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
Brixham Cryptosporidiosis event in 2024 - South West Water pleads guilty in court
South West Water has entered a guilty plea following the court hearing on 4 March at Exeter Magistrates’ Court in relation to the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024 when Cryptosporidium was detected in the drinking water supply.
House of Commons EFRA Committee reveals extent of debt collection practices across water industry
The House of Commons Select Committee on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt as part of its inquiry into reforming the water sector.
Yorkshire Water seeks supply chain input ahead of tendering £160 million AMP8 contract for DPC Programme Advisory Framework
Yorkshire Water is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an upcoming AMP8 contract for a Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) Programme Advisory Framework with an estimated value of £160 million including VAT.
Pennon Group says price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 - but expects to be in net ODI penalty position
Pennon Group's price control deliverables on track for 2025/26 with programme efficiencies being secured as delivery progresses, according to its latest trading update for the period from 30 September 2025 to 9 March 2026.
Severn Trent awards £800,000 AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations
Severn Trent has awarded an AMP8 contract for PFAS catchment investigations with an estimated value of £800,000 (excluding VAT).
Scottish Water tenders £8 million contract for provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract for the provision of jetting units, hoses and consumables with an estimated value of £8 million (excluding VAT).
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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
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