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
Competition and Markets Authority gives five water companies go-ahead to increase customer bills by an average of 3%
The Competition and Markets Authority has just announced it has given five water companies the go-ahead to increase bills beyond the levels determined by Ofwat in its PR24 final determinations in December 2024.
New report shows nearly 772 million litres of water lost annually due to leakages
A new report based on over 13.5 billion litres of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly and that nearly 772 million litres of water are lost annually due to leakages.
Environment Agency issues 17 drought permits to Yorkshire Water
The Environment Agency has issued a further 17 drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow the company to conserve more water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Thames Water invests £5.1 million in upgrading Biggin Hill water pipework
Thames Water is investing over £5 million in upgrading vital South London water pipework, replacing 3.9km of pipe in Biggin Hill, Bromley.
Uisce Éireann starts multi-million euro upgrade of Limerick Wastewater Treatment Plant
Uisce Éireann has commenced a critical infrastructure upgrade at the Limerick Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bunlicky, Co. Limerick. The ‘Interim’ Sludge Project will modernise the facility’s sludge treatment capabilities.
Severn Trent unlocks new value from its energy usage - offsetting income while advancing sustainability goals
Explore how demand-side response could unlock new revenue and reduce energy costs without disrupting critical operations. Andrea Ferrari, Customer Success Manager at Enel X, looks at Severn Trent Water, which has successfully enrolled seven sites in the Capacity Market, generating over £670,000 in revenue while supporting sustainability and resilience goals.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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