New EU report on hazardous substances in Europe’s fresh and marine waters
Hazardous substances in fresh and marine water can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Ofwat calls for joint water and fuel poverty indicator
Water industry regulator Ofwat has called for th development of a joint water and fuel poverty indicator in its response to the Hills Fuel Poverty Review call for evidence.
Defra launches consultation on planning process for major sewer projects
Defra has today launched a new consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.
NI Water commits to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan
Northern Ireland Water has made a formal commitment to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan following the freeze/thaw incident during the December 2010-January 2011 period.
National Measurement System launches new UK strategy
The Government has published a new UK strategy for the National Measurement System - the collective infrastructure of national facilities, expertise, knowledge, research and legal framework for reliable, consistent and internationally recognised measurement.
Public losing trust in green taxes
According to a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee, the Treasury has undermined public trust in green taxes by appearing to use them as a revenue raising tool rather than a serious attempt to change environmentally damaging behaviour.
MEPs reject European GHG reduction proposals
Members of the European Parliament have voted against proposals to make further cuts in European greenhouse gas emissions.
Gray Review calls for greater accountability for Ofwat and better stakeholder engagement
Defra’s independent review of Ofwat, published today, has concluded that regulation in the water sector has worked well since privatisation and that major change is not needed either to the statutory framework or regulatory landscape. However, the water industry regulator has also come in for serious criticism.
Water companies express concern about Ofwat's approach to price limits
The water companies have expressed serious concerns about industry regulator Ofwat’s approach to setting price limits.
Severn Trent Services support UK Water Industry Programme
Severn Trent Services, Analytical Services division is playing a key role in the UK Water Industry Chemical Investigation Programme (CIP), providing analysis to some of the UK’s leading water Companies.
Water UK says Ofwat is “wide of the mark” on leakage comments
Water UK has said that industry regulator Ofwat is “wide of the mark” to suggest that the water companies don’t value water.
Ofwat to investigate leakage failures
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today announced that it will investigate recent failures to meet leakage targets by a number of UK water companies. Ofwat said the failures sent a "poor signal" about how the companies value water.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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