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
South East Water exceeds its target for funding sustainable farms and protecting water sources
South East Water has surpassed its ambitious targets for working with farmers and landowners to improve raw water quality through sustainable and holistic land management practices.
South West Water installs new storm storage at Yeoford WwTW to help reduce overflows
South West Water says storm overflow spills at a site in Devon are seeing a significant reduction this year following work to increase storage and keep groundwater out of its local network.
Southern Water invests £4.5 million in phosphorous removal tech at three Kent wastewater sites
Southern Water is investing £4.5 million to improve water quality at three of its Wastewater Treatment Works across Kent.
United Utilities awards £1.2 million AMP8 contract for satellite leak detection to single supplier
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for satellite leak detection with an estimated value of £1.2 million (inc VAT) to SUEZ Advanced Solutions UK Ltd, in partnership with Asterras, to deliver a satellite-based leak detection service using SAR Band technology.
Yorkshire Water launches early market engagement for bottled drinking water procurement
Yorkshire Water is seeking early supply chain interest in a potential bottled drinking water procurement to inform a potential standalone procurement separate from existing arrangements.
Severn Trent extends deadline for supply chain engagement on £200 million Minworth SRO to 7 September 2025
Severn Trent has further extended the deadline for preliminary market engagement with the supply chain from 1 August to 7 September 2025 to establish the feasibility of the market for the £200 million Minworth Strategic Resource Option (SRO).
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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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