Environment Agency takes action to maintain River Severn levels
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies and wildlife in the Midlands as dry weather continues to place pressure on river levels.
Ofwat consults on Draft Reasons for specifying Thames Water White Horse Reservoir as Specified Infrastructure Project
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed decision to specify the White Horse Reservoir as a Specified Infrastructure Project and on its proposal to issue a Preparatory Works Notice to Thames Water in respect of the reservoir.
Water as a limiting factor on economic growth – impacts on growth of housing, renewables and digital infrastructure
Ahead of land, consent or even capital, it is the supply and treatment of water that is impacting the growth of housing, renewables and digital infrastructure in many areas. In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, James Cattermole, Partner - Infrastructures at Carter Jonas takes a look at water as a limiting factor on economic growth.
Environment Agency plans public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety
The Environment Agency says that the launch of the joint England and Wales public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety is now planned for later in 2026 – the EA is seeking to ensure the work aligns with the recently published Water White Paper and wider government priorities.
England recovers from drought with all areas now back to normal status
Four months of above average rainfall mean England’s water levels have now largely recovered from last year’s drought, the National Drought Group heard yesterday.
Goverment provides further £6.5 million funding to support repair, maintenance and long-term projects of canals
The government has provided an additional £6.5 million government funding to help build long-term resilience across the canal network in England and Wales and ensure it continues to operate safely.
Final call to comment on Thames Water's proposed new nationally significant reservoir in Oxfordshire
Thames Water has issued a final call to comment on proposed new 150 billion litre reservoir in Oxfordshire - deadline to submit comments to the consultation closes at 11:59pm on 13 January 2026.
United Utilities awards £205 million AMP8/9 framework contracts for reservoir works
United Utilities has awarded AMP8/9 framework contracts for reservoir works with an estimated total value of £205 million (ex VAT).
Severn Trent applies for drought permit to allow it to continue abstraction from River Derwent this winter
Severn Trent Water is applying to the Environment Agency (EA) for a Drought Permit which will allow it to continue to abstract water from the River Derwent this winter.
Government announces pro-growth changes to landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building faster
The government has announced pro-growth changes to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill which include new measures to slash delays and get Britain building faster.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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