Rivers Trust updates sewage map with new 2023 data
The Rivers Trust has updated its Sewage Map to include data for 2023.
New £35 million River Wye Action Plan launched to preserve long-term health of the river
The government has announced a new plan to better protect and preserve the River Wye for future generations, including up to £35 million in funding and the appointment of a new ‘River Champion’ and taskforce.
New international research study warns PFAS 'forever chemicals' above drinking water guidelines
A new international research study is warning PFAS 'forever chemicals' are above drinking water guidelines and exceed safe limits.
Uneven application of standardization of global water stewardship holding back progress, new BSI study finds
A new research study commissioned by BSI that the uneven application of standardization of global water stewardship is holding back progress to a water secure future.
New report warns major fashion brands and retailers face growing water-related risks
Planet Tracker has released a groundbreaking report uncovering the significant water-related risks faced by major fashion brands and retailers, including Adidas, Gap, H&M, Inditex, Levi Strauss, Nike, PVH Corp, Ralph Lauren and VF Corp.
SEPA warns wet winter does not negate need for water scarcity plans
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have published the first Water Situation Report of 2024, providing information on water stores in the ground, lochs and reservoirs.
New WMO report warns 2023 broke every single climate indicator to be warmest year on record
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Global Climate 2023 report confirms that last year broke every single climate indicator to be, by far, the warmest year on record.
Environment Agency warns smart meters and leakage reduction alone not enough to secure England’s water supplies
The Environment Agency is warning that whilst smart meters will help to ensure households and businesses use water wisely and through reducing leaks, this will not be enough - new supplies are needed and decisions about these need to be made now.
South West Water and University of Exeter launch pioneering £30m research centre to tackle environmental challenges
The £30 million, Net Zero research centre which will tackle global environmental challenges has officially opened its doors this week. The Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between South West Water, the University of Exeter and Research England.
London Assembly calls on Thames Water to accelerate investment in wider sewer infrastructure
The London Assembly Environment Committee is calling for an acceleration of investment by Thames Water into its wider sewer infrastructure to ensure that it has the capacity to deal with intense rainfall events.
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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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