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
Natural England flags up future tender for £9.6 million Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework
Natural England has published a pipeline notice setting out its intention to go out to tender in August 2026 with a framework contract for £9.6 million Planning Related Advice Professional Services with an estimated value of £9.6 million including VAT.
Government announces £86.5 million investment in UK-first green energy hydrogen project
The government has announced a major £86.5 million investment in a UK-first green energy hydrogen project in south Yorkshire which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
South East Water releases progress update on resilience plan
South East Water has released its latest update on the progress made on its resilience plan, setting out actions implemented to improve the resilience of its water supply network.
United Utilities tenders £1.5 million AMP8 contract for lithium trace testing of Anaerobic Digesters
United Utilities has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for lithium trace testing of Anaerobic Digesters with a total estimated value of £1.5 million including VAT.
Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain input in preliminary market engagement on ductile iron pipe & associated fittings
Severn Trent Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig seeking supply chain input about ductile iron pipe and associated fittings for waste water and potable water applications.
Glenigan's April Construction Index reports UK construction activity collapses – with civils taking sharpest hit
Glenigan's newly-released April Construction Index paints a stark picture of an industry under sustained pressure and highlights that civils took the sharpest hit — plummeting 37% against Q4 and 34% year-on-year.
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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
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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