House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
Legal claim against South West Water for sewage pollution expanded across Devon and Cornwall
A legal action against South West Water over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
DEFRA publishes policy paper setting out new approach to UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published a policy paper setting out the government's new approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHCs).
European Union dismisses lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors against Extended Producer Responsibility
The General Court of the European Union has decided to dismiss as inadmissible the lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies and associations against the provisions on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Ofwat research highlights room for improvement in how water companies deal with customer billing issues
New research carried out as part of Ofwat’s ongoing work to understand customers’ experiences of interacting with their water company is highlighting room for improvement in water companies’ customer billing issues.
Environment Agency delays publication of response to consultation on water resources planning guideline for England
The Environment Agency has delayed publication of its response to the consultation on its proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England, attributing the delay to the high volume of detailed responses received and current resource constraints within the team.
Scottish Water welcomes wet wipes ban in Scotland
Scottish Water has welcomed the publication by the Scottish Government of new regulations which will ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic in Scotland from 11 August 2027.
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
The Environment Agency (EA) has assembled its largest ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, significantly strengthening its enforcement capability as part of a drive to build a tougher regulatory culture.
Ofwat publishes findings of sewer flooding customer care review
Ofwat has published the findings of from its customer care review of how water and wastewater companies in England and Wales supported customers affected by sewer flooding in 2024-25.
Public consultation launched on proposals to designate 13 new bathing spots across England
Local communities are being invited to have their say on proposals to designate 13 new bathing water sites across England as part of a six-week public consultation.
New action plan agreed to improve marine energy consenting in Wales
A new three-year action plan has been agreed to improve the marine energy consenting process in Wales.
MPs to debate Independent Water Commission final report on Tuesday 10 February
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on 9 February 2026 beginning at 9.30 am tomorrow on the final report of the Independent Water Commission. The subject for the debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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