Government launches UK’s first-ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' and risks posed by PFAS
The Government has today launched a new plan to better protect the nation and the environment from harmful per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’‘
Scotland’s independent water quality regulator says water quality remains very high
Drinking water quality in Scotland is extremely high, with 99.92% compliance against regulatory standards, according to the latest annual report from the country’s independent watchdog.
Environment Agency publishes national framework for water resources planning in England
The Environment Agency has published the national framework for water resources which sets out the strategic direction for long term regional water resources planning in England.
DWI - no compromise on drinking water quality as a result of Brexit
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for England and Wales is emphasising that it does not expect the quality of drinking water in England and Wales to be compromised in any way as a result of Brexit.
Water abstraction in England increases - latest natural capital accounts warn of unsustainable levels
In the latest set of natural capital accounts for the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has described current levels of water abstraction as unsustainable in some regions – as abstraction in England continues to rise.
Irish Water warns pesticides found in drinking water supplies across Ireland
Irish Water is warning that pesticides have been detected in drinking water supplies across Ireland – the water company is urging farmers and other users to use best practice when spraying pesticides.
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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. -
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.
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