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
Southern Water completes £8.5 m project at South Harting WwTW to improve water quality in West Sussex
Southern Water has completed an £8.5 million investment at its South Harting Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) in West Sussex to improve water quality in the River Rother.
Inyanga Marine Energy Group awards further construction contracts for pioneering Wales tidal energy project
Inyanga Marine Energy Group has today announced the winners of contracts to build its HydroWing tidal energy array - Hutchinson Engineering has already been announced as the company which will fabricate the foundation and rear nacelle.
Pennon Group reports £35 million loss for 2024/25 - down from £16.8 million profit in 2023/24
Pennon Group has reported an underlying loss before tax of £35.1 million for the year (2023/24: underlying profit of £16.8 million) £35 million loss this morning with the publication of its full year results 2024/25 this morning.
KKR pulls out of bid for Thames Water - EFRA Committee Chair warns Thames "in a perilous position"
Thames Water has announced that KKR, the investor it named as its preferred partner to enter the Phase 2 diligence stage of the equity raise process, has pulled out of the bid.
Independent Water Commission interim findings highlight “deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures” where fundamental change is needed
The Independent Water Commission is calling for wide-ranging and fundamental change to reset the water sector in England & Wales to address ”deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures” in its interim findings released today ahead of its final report this summer.
Southern Water awards £1 million-+ AMP8 contract for assessment of new wastewater technologies, processes & associated mechanisms
Southern Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the assessment of new wastewater technologies, processes and associated mechanisms worth an estimated c £1.03 million.
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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
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