New UKWIR research project examines future role of water across the UK hydrogen value chain
A new project working group, led by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR), is examining the relationship between hydrogen production, water availability, emerging technologies, and the role water utilities can play in the hydrogen value chain across the UK and Ireland.
High Court rules UK Government strategy for getting to Net Zero is inadequate and unlawful
The High Court has found that the Government’s strategy for getting to Net Zero is inadequate and unlawful, following a successful legal challenge brought by Good Law Project, Joanna Wheatley, Client Earth and Friends of the Earth.
South West Water switches to 100% renewable source electricity in drive to Net Zero
South West Water has taken a major step towards becoming Net Zero by 2030 after switching to 100% renewable source electricity.
Investment manager Downing LLP partners with Ennoviga Solar to deliver 5 solar sites for Northumbrian Water
City of London-based investment manager Downing LLP has announced it is partnering with specialist solar developer and consultancy Ennoviga Solar to develop and construct a portfolio of five ground-mounted solar generators that will exclusively serve Northumbrian Water.
Wessex Water publishes routemap to net zero carbon emissions
Wessex Water has today published its routemap to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 and full de-carbonisation of all aspects of its work by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target.
Affinity Water targets supply chain as part of plans to achieve Net Zero by 2030
Affinity Water has published its plan to reduce operational emissions and achieve its Water UK commitment to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, including making the goal “an explicit aspect” of its procurement processes for all of its supply chain from the beginning of 2022.
England's first sewage-powered domestic heating scheme planned for Kingston to power 2000+ homes
Excess heat recovered from the sewage treatment process could be used to power more than 2,000 homes thanks to a new carbon-cutting partnership between Thames Water and Kingston Council.
Boris Johnson to chair new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to chair a new Cabinet Committee on Climate Change which will coordinate and drive decarbonisation and adaptation and resilience action across Government, including how ‘net-zero’ is achieved.
HBS completes landmark 11.6MW solar array at Anglian Water Grafham WTW
HBS New Energies (HBS) and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have announced the successful connection and completion of the 11.65MW Grafham Water Solar Scheme for Anglian Water.
Milestone anniversary for Scottish Water food waste plant
Scotland’s first ever large-scale food waste recycling facility operated by Scottish Water is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week.
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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. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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