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
Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in half year ended 30 September 2025
Pennon Group plc has returned to profitability in the half year ended 30 September 2025, with a statutory profit before tax of £65.9 million, compared to a loss of £38.8 million in H1 2024/25, according to the interim results for the Group published today.
Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban for customers after above-average rainfall
Thames Water has lifted its Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban), as of 07.00 Thursday 27 November 2025, for customers in the OX, GL, SN, RG4, RG8, and RG9 postcode areas, following above-average rainfall and strong customer support in conserving water.
New report reveals the industry behind sustainable growth
Every person in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products every year – enough to fill a large skip – according to the new Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry – 2025 Edition, published by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).
Thames Water tenders £1.2 million AMP8 contract for sludge inspection services
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for sludge inspection services worth an estimated £1.2 million (inc VAT).
Regulators call on water companies to take further action following assessment of WRMPs Annual Review 2025
Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat are calling on a number of water companies to take further action following the regulators’ assessment of the individual utilities’ Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) Annual Review 2025.
Office for Environmental Protection announces new investigation into Belfast Lough sewage discharges
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced it is investigating the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Utility Regulator over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.
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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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