RSC challenges UK Government to reduce PFAS levels in drinking water tenfold to protect public health
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is calling on the Government to cut PFAS concentration levels in drinking water tenfold to safeguard public health.as research highlights serious health risks posed by the ‘forever chemicals.’
Drinking water offences costs Thames Water £230k-plus in court
Thames Water was fined £160,000 at Stratford Magistrates’ Court yesterday and additional costs of £79,839.68 for three separate drinking water offences in a case brought by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
Irish Water flags up rise in pesticide levels
Irish Water is flagging up a rise in pesticides levels which has seen exceedances in pesticides across certain counties.
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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. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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