Citizen science study estimates 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water enter Lower River Roding each year
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water are estimated to enter the River Roding and its tributaries every year via unpermitted and previously unmonitored outfalls, according to a new citizen science study led by environmental charities Thames21 and the River Roding Trust.
National Drought Group steps up coordinated drought response with weekly meetings
The National Drought Group has moved to weekly meetings as drought conditions continue to intensify amid extreme weather, despite the recent rainfall.
Completion of £4.5 million Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme sees return of tide for first time in over 200 years
A new £4.5 million project has seen the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years following completion of the Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool.
Cambridgeshire business to benefit from water efficiency drive
A major government-funded programme to tackle water efficiency across Cambridgeshire has confirmed funding for projects aimed at helping businesses reduce their water use.
Met Office issues Amber Extreme Heat warning as temperatures set to peak at 37°C in places
An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places.
Environment Agency declares more areas in England in drought after record dry July
The Environment Agency has declared more areas in England in drought after a record dry July - almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August.
SEPA says flooding and water scarcity reflect contrasting conditions across Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says that Scotland has seen a contrasting picture this week, with Flood Alerts issued due to heavy rain in some areas, while other parts of the country remain at significant water scarcity.
Water Efficiency Lab 2 launches on customer side leakage – a 1.5 billion litre a day challenge
The second Water Efficiency Lab (WEL2) has now launched – WEL2 will award up to £5 million to innovators who develop tools and solutions that can help to identify and cut the 1 to 1.5 billion litres of water lost to leaks in homes and businesses every day.
Environment Agency opens consultation on draft permit decision for Cloughton gas exploration proposal
The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on its draft permit decision for giving the go-ahead for Cloughton gas exploration proposal - planning permission for the proposal was separately refused by North Yorkshire Council in May 2026.
Met Office - historic July sees record dryness, unprecedented sunshine and exceptional warmth
According to provisional Met Office statistics released yesterday, July 2026 has been an exceptional month for the UK's climate statistics, with records challenged or broken for rainfall, temperature and sunshine.
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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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