Ofwat publishes final Climate Change Principles for water companies
Ofwat has published its final Climate Change Principles for water companies following stakeholder consultation and engagement on its discussion paper setting out its latest thinking on climate change and proposed climate change principles published in July 2025.
House of Lords Committee to quiz Water Minister on drought preparedness in England
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear evidence in person next week from Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at Defra, when it concludes its current inquiry into drought preparedness in England and the Government’s drought response processes.
MPs to debate sustainable drainage systems in Parliament today
MPs are set to debate sustainable drainage systems in Westminster Hall at 1.50pm today - the topic for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
Ofwat calls for further action by Southern Water following completion of 2019 enforcement commitments
Ofwat has today confirmed that Southern Water has completed all the enforcement actions resulting from its 2019 investigation into the company.
Interim Chair appointed at Office for Environmental Protection as Dame Glenys Stacey steps down
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have jointly appointed Julie Hill as Interim Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
Welsh Government launches Green Paper on water governance in Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched a Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales setting out its response to the recommendations and evidence of the Independent Water Commission, published in July 2025.
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.’‘
RAPID agrees South East Water request to delay Broad Oak Reservoir Gate 2 submission
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has agreed a request from South East Water to delay its Gate 2 submission for its proposed new reservoir just north of the village of Broad Oak, near Canterbury in Kent.
Forever chemicals: MPs to hear evidence from EHS regulators and Water Minister in final session of PFAS inquiry
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear evidence on Wednesday 4 February from the Minister for Water, and environmental and health and safety regulators, in the final session of its inquiry into addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Environment Agency publishes policy paper setting out strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use
The Environment Agency has published a policy paper setting out its strategy to enable safe and sustainable sludge use on land.
New EU-wide protections against PFAS – forever chemicals - in drinking water come into effect today
Under new rules entering into application today, Member States must monitor, in a harmonised way, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water to ensure compliance with the new EU limit values under the recast Drinking Water Directive.
Ofwat consults on proposed update to performance related executive pay prohibition rule
Ofwat has launched a new consultation inviting comments on its proposals to update the Performance related executive pay (PRP) prohibition rule to reflect new changes in environmental reporting for “water only” companies (WOCs).
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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
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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