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
Scottish Water completes £3m Improving Urban Waters project to help protect Water of Leith
Scottish Water has completed its £3 million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith.
NI Water confirms NIPSA staff set to take industrial action
NI Water has confirmed that non-frontline NIPSA union members will begin industrial action relating to a dispute over pay arrangements, with a one-day strike planned for 31 December and a work-to-rule starting on 1 January.
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance invests £3.1 million to upgrade water pipes in Old Leake
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin upgrades in Old Leake which will see the replacement of 4.5 kilometres of water pipes to ensure that water supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.
Yorkshire Water reaches key milestone as ambitious smart meter programme rollout gathers pace
Yorkshire Water has reached a major milestone in its ambitious smart meter programme, with 100,000 water meters now successfully upgraded across the region.
Environment Agency publishes update on new national flood and coastal erosion risk information
The Environment Agency has published new national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion, including future scenarios accounting for climate change.
DEFRA announces new Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair appointments
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced new Chair appointments for the Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committees. (RFCC).
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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. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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