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Scotland – more areas move into water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues
More parts of Scotland have moved into water scarcity following another week of exceptionally dry weather, with several areas now close to Significant Scarcity.
Rcord dry conditions trigger drought declaration for North Wales and Upper Severn
Widespread wildfires, record-low river flows and the mounting impacts of successive heatwaves on the environment have triggered the declaration of drought status in North Wales and the Upper Severn, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed yesterday.
Barhale completes Anglian Water’s first plant tackling emerging pesticide contaminant Cypermethrin
Barhale has completed construction of Anglian Water’s first treatment plant designed to remove the pesticide Cypermethrin and protect the local water environment.
Government rejects call in Lords drought report for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions
The Government has rejected the call for water companies to be statutory consultees on all major planning decisions in the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee drought report Surviving drought: reclaim the rain’ published in May 2026.
Wessex Water reports strong performance in first year of AMP8
Wessex Water is reporting a strong performance in the first year of AMP8, according to its Annual Report and Accounts for financial year 2025-26 - but acknowledges more improvement is needed on leakage and pollution incidents.
Esh Construction completes £1.3m restoration of historic Abbeydale Dam
Esh Construction has completed a major restoration programme at Abbeydale Dam in Sheffield, securing the long-term future of one of the city’s most significant heritage assets.
Anglian Water Group’s Alpheus begins £200m contract with Mining Remediation Authority to protect water resources
Leading wastewater services and treatment specialist Alpheus has begun delivery of its £200 million contract to operate, maintain and enhance the Mining Remediation Authority’s (MRA’s) water network.
Thousands of Yorkshire Water customers in Barnsley set to save over £1.4 million on bills
Thousands of Barnsley residents are set to have more money in their pockets thanks to a successful partnership between Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water.
Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant - IWA 2026 conference is chance to accelerate solutions that deliver real impact
Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant discusses why the forthcoming IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition IWA 2026 in Glasgow matters and why it is a chance not just to talk about the challenges facing water, but to accelerate solutions that deliver real impact.
Environment Agency commences criminal proceedings against Southern Water
The Administrative Court has today handed down a significant judgment confirming the Environment Agency’s powers to prosecute former employees of Southern Water.
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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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