Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
NI Water tenders £19.5 million contract for collection and transportation of water and wastewater samples
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the collection and transportation of water and wastewater samples worth an estimated £19.5 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain interest in upcoming tender for electricity supply MOP and DA/DC services
Severn Trent Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise ahead of an upcoming combined tender for Meter Operator (MOP) and DA/DC services of behalf of itself, sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig and Severn Trent Green Power.
Ofwat awards £98k+ contract for further consultancy work on economic growth agenda
Following a report commissioned by Ofwat from Baringa Partners on how Ofwat's regulation impacts on economic growth which was published in April 2025, Ofwat has commissioned a further piece of consultancy work on the economic growth agenda from consultancy firm KPMG LLP worth an estimated £98,580 (inc VAT).
Southern Water awards £93.8 million AMP8 contract for power supply equipment and services
Southern Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for power supply equipment and services across its entire region which covers Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight worth an estimated £93.8 million (ex VAT).
Yorkshire Water awards £81 million AMP8 contract for sewer network monitoring
Yorkshire Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for sewer network monitoring with an estimated value of £81 million (ex VAT).
New research reveals industry leaders’ concerns over Government’s NUAR programme
New research has revealed the most pressing concerns from the safe digging community regarding the Government’s National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) ahead of National Safe Digging Week which starts next Monday.
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Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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