New report outlines 8 policies needed to tackle looming threat of 200m litre shortfall in UK's water supply
A new report from Demos, commissioned by Affinity Water, is calling for the Government to adopt new policy changes to safeguard the UK’s water supply.
National Drought Group says drought investment must remain priority for England
The National Drought Group has reiterated the importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite the third wettest autumn this century.
Climate change – major EA report flags up current gaps in knowledge of causes, impacts and management of drought
A comprehensive and detailed 669 page review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK has flagged up gaps in current understanding of the causes, impacts and management of drought.
Surfers Against Sewage report says "multiple popular inland swimming sites in England" unsafe for bathers
Multiple popular inland swimming sites in England are unsafe for water users, according to a new report published today by Surfers Against Sewage.
New research warns major water infrastructure upgrades needed to tackle water scarcity, low rainfall, temperature rise & population growth
New research commissioned by Anglian Water shows the East of England (defined as the area Anglian Water serves) faces critical challenges over the next two decades, as temperatures hit record highs, rainfall decreases, and over 720,000 new residents move to the area.
Ofwat and CCW publish research into South East Water incident response
Ofwat and consumer watchdog CCW have published the findings of research into South East Water's incident response commissioned after thousands of the company's customers have faced repeat problems with their water supply.
UKWIR conference to discuss key role research and innovation play in addressing 21st century water challenges
Water company executives will join leaders from regulators, media, non-governmental organisations and the supply chain at UKWIR’s annual conference on 30 November,to discuss the role of research and innovation in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century.
Extreme weather is outpacing even the worst case scenarios of our forecasting models
Ravindra Jayaratne, Reader in Coastal Engineering, University of East London, explains why extreme weather is outpacing even the worst-case scenarios of our forecasting models.
Coffey tells EFRA Committee – recent floods worsened by “rain coming from opposite direction”
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has said that the recent floods caused by Storm Babet were exacerbated by the impacts of rain coming from the opposite direction.
Leaks in homes could be costing the nation £697 million every year
Leaks in homes could be costing the nation £697 million on water bills each year and wasting 900 million litres of clean drinking water every day - WaterWise data indicates a leak within the home could cost each household an extra £308.78 a year.
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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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