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
Defra Minister Steve Reed to be quizzed by EFRA Committee tomorrow on water sector and situation at Thames Water
Defra Secretary of State the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP will appear in person before the House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs tomorrow where he will face questions on the water sector and the situation at Thames Water.
Ambiblu chief calls for Ofwat to play active role in advising about technologies that improve value-for-money & sustainability
Yannick van den Nieuwendijk, Managing Director for the Nordics, UK & Ireland, Amiblu says Ofwat must play an active role in advising about technologies that improve value-for-money and sustainability.
Yorkshire Water gets planning approval for £1.4 million wetland at Bellerby treatment works
Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.
Anglian Water fined record £1.42m for offence under Reg. 31 of Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016
Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million at Northampton Crown Court following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking water failures affecting around 1.3 million people.
Deadline nears to respond to Environment Agency consultation on recovering costs for water company enforcement
Only one week remains to submit responses to the Environment Agency’s consultation on recovering costs for water company enforcement - deadline to respond is 11:59pm on 26 May 2025.
Met Office warns May 20025 set to break spring records as June approaches
As the end of May draws closer, the Met Office is warning that Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a contender for the record books, particularly when it comes to temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
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.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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