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
AMP8 - Thames Water set to invest in £400 million upgrade for Coppermills Water Treatment Works
Thames Water is investing £400 million in an upgrade over the next seven years to improve Coppermills Water Treatment Works in Walthamstow, London - work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and will be completed over seven years.
CIWEM calls for early action on drought as government's National Drought Group meet today
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is calling for early action on drought as the government's National Drought Group meet today to discuss (and possibly implement) drought plans for the UK.
United Utilities seeks supply chain input in pre-market engagement for upcoming £5m AMP8 tender for TSR Plants
United Utilities has launched a pre-market engagement exercise seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender for an upcoming framework contract for Tertiary Solids Removal (TSR) Plants with an estimated value of £5 million.
MOSL and independent Strategic Panel warns Cunliffe review against returning all but very largest business customers to incumbent monopoly providers
The independent Strategic Panel, the most senior governance group in the Business Retail Market, is warning the Independent Commission’s water sector review led by Sir Jon Cunliffe against returning all but the very largest business customers (using >50Ml/year) to incumbent monopoly providers, making the case why businesses of all sizes should remain in the market.
Severn Trent Water extends partnership with Ipsum on WINS Lot 2 Framework
Ipsum has announced it has secured a 2-year extension on Severn Trent’s WINS Lot 2 Framework - Ipsum has been working with Severn Trent over the last 18-months delivering a range of services to improve network resilience.
Uisce Éireann launches new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for trade effluent customers
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet, is launching a new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme, now open to all trade effluent business customers.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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