Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Senior water group asked by Environment Secretary in July 2021 to track water efficiency commitments wound up
In the week when drought status has been declared across large parts of England, the Senior Water Demand Reduction Group confirmed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon George Eustace MP, in his July 2021 written Ministerial statement has been wound up.
National Infrastructure Commission Chief calls for more action to secure water network resilience
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has called for more action on leaks, compulsory metering and the need for new infrastructure to tackle major water resource challenges in England.
National Drought Group confirms Drought status in England
The National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from the Environment Agency, government, water companies and key representative groups, joined by Water Minister Steve Double, met on Friday to discuss the response to the driest summer in fifty years and the continued action needed
Environment Secretary meets with water company chiefs to discuss drought measures
The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies yesterday to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather and the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Wales, central and southern England
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.
New research study warns climate change and population growth reducing resilience of UK wastewater infrastructure
A new research study is warning that climate change and increasing populations could be drastically reducing the resilience of wastewater infrastructure in the UK.
Met Offices verifies record high temperatures for UK
The UK’s new record-high temperature of 40.3°C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, has been confirmed by the Met Office, following a rigorous process of analysis and quality control.
Southern Water announces hosepipe ban for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Southern Water has announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) for its customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – commonly known as a hosepipe ban.
Future Water flags up ongoing skills gap in UK water sector
Future Water has flagged up the skills gap the UK water sector is currently facing and the ongoing difficulties companies are experiencing in recruitment.
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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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