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
United Utilities awards £582k AMP8 contract for supply, delivery & installation of biological treatment equipment
United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for the supply, delivery and installation of biological treatment equipment with an total value of £582,000 (inc VAT).
UK Water Partnership releases white paper on river health and restoring public trust
The UK Water Partnership has published a white paper on river health and restoring public trust, saying that trust in the management of the UK water environment is at a historic low. The Partnership is warning that many of the recommendations set out in the Independent Water Commission’s landmark report of July 2025 as a blueprint for water sector reform require legislative change - a process that is slow and risks losing public confidence.
Gate three date in RAPID programme for Fens Reservoir to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has written to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water informing them that the current gate three date in the RAPID programme for the Fens Reservoir is to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026 to a later date.
Southern Water tenders £6.5 million AMP8 contract for Energy Management and Optimisation System
Southern Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for an Energy Management and Optimisation System (EMOS) with a total estimated value of £6.5 million (inc VAT).
NI Water awards £7.2 million contract for potable and raw water, wastewater and trade effluent quality analysis to Northumbrian Water
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for potable and raw water, wastewater and trade effluent quality analysis with an estimated value of £7.2 million to Northumbrian Water.
Tunbridge Wells – South East Water update sets out revised strategy, FAQs, further planned outage and support plan
The South East Water update published at 5.30pm yesterday afternoon on ongoing water supply issues for Tunbridge Wells sets out detailed information about the company’s revised strategy, FAQs, further planned outage and support plan.
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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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