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
Ofwat - no licence modifications following acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie European Infrastructure
Ofwat has agreed that no additional modifications to Icosa Water Services Ltd’s licence are required as a direct result of a change in ownership which will see Macquarie European Infrastructure and its subsidiary Connex Holdco Limited UK recognised as the Ultimate Controllers of Icosa Water Services Limited.
Uisce Éireann to start work on major water main upgrade in Athlone
Uisce Éireann is getting ready to start work on a major water network upgrade in Athlone to support future development within the town.
Thames Water tenders major £270 million contract for Maple Lodge Sewage Treatment Works upgrade
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a major contract for an upgrade to its Maple Lodge Sewage Works with an estimated total value of up to £270 million.
Association of North East Councils awards £120 million contract for water retail services to Anglian Water Business
The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation, has awarded a major framework contract for water retail services with an estimated value of £120 million.
Scottish Water progresses work on £5m upgrade at McDonald Road waste water pumping station in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is progressing work on a £5 million upgrade at its McDonald Road Waste Water Pumping Station in Edinburgh – the latest phase has seen the installation this week of a nine-tonne screw pump into a deep underground chamber.
Portsmouth Water begins largest-ever £4 million AMP8 environmental study ever on river catchments
Portsmouth Water has begun a £4 million comprehensive environmental study this week to assess and implement actions necessary to ensure the sustainability of its future water abstraction.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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