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
Dudley Council awards £150k contract for anaerobic digestion facility for disposal of food waste
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for an anaerobic digestion facility for the disposal of food waste worth an estimated £150,000.
Southern Water - ‘no-dig’ tech trial set to dramatically cut water pipe repair time
Southern Water has been able to cut the average time spent on suitable repair jobs from three hours to 15 minutes; new tech is set to dramatically cut the time needed to repair water pipes.
Tees Valley Combined Authority and Teesside International Airport award £12 million contract for NZT Water Network
Tees Valley Combined Authority and Teesside International Airport have awarded a contract for the Net Zero Teesside Water Network worth an estimated £12 million (ex VAT).
Ofwat awards £18.4 million contract for Innovation Fund AMP8 delivery partners 2025-30
Ofwat has awarded a contract for Innovation Fund AMP8 delivery partners 2025-30 worth an estimated £18.4 million (excluding VAT).
Forever chemicals - Environmental Audit Committee to hold first evidence session of inquiry into PFAS
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ on Wednesday 25 June.
SEPA warns against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress despite recent weather
Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress.
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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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