£100k Water Efficiency Fund unlocks support for water-saving projects across Scotland
In its latest round of funding, Business Stream has awarded £100,000 from its annual Water Efficiency Fund to public sector projects, with the aim of helping even more organisations across Scotland to use water wisely.
Portsmouth Water partners with Ministry of Defence and Smarti on water-saving pilot project
Portsmouth Water has partnered with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and technology specialist Smarti to launch a new pilot project aimed at reducing water consumption and improving efficiency across operational sites.
DEFRA updates delivery plan for water demand targets
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has updated the delivery plan for the water demand targets first published in December 2025. The Environment Act 2021 set out a series of legally binding statutory targets to improve the natural environment and leave it in a better state for future generations.
Business Stream publishes first annual report highlighting service and sustainability progress
Business Stream, one of the UK’s leading water retailers has published an annual progress report for its industry-first Customer Care Charter, highlighting improvements in customer satisfaction, service standards and sustainability performance across the past year.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules
Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on changing the Wholesale Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules to promote greater water efficiency.
Research lead by Affinity Water finds new homes could reduce water demand by up to 60%
New homes designed with water reuse systems and high-efficiency appliances could significantly reduce demand on England’s water supplies, according to new research from Project Zero, led by Affinity Water.
New £1.6 million government-backed fund to drive water-saving across Cambridgeshire
A new £1.6 million, fully government-funded initiative is set to support businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency solutions.
New study on data centre water use calls for new reporting framework
A new report funded by the Strategic Panel’s Market Improvement Fund to understand water use in data centres has recommended a series of actions to support this critical and emerging sector while safeguarding water resources.
MOSL and partners to launch £3.1m water efficiency fund pilot for businesses in Cambridgeshire
MOSL is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on a multi-million-pound contract to improve businesses’ water efficiency in the Cambridgeshire area.
£75 million contract awarded for national Water Efficiency Campaign across England and Wales
A successful tenderer has been identified to lead the Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) for England and Wales, a significant milestone in the sector's long-term strategy to transform public water use.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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