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
Specialist AI tech built by UK government helped to speed up government’s decision to abolish Ofwat
The AI tool Consult built by the UK government sped up the analysis of over 50,000 responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours – and helped to speed up the government’s decision to abolish Ofwat.
Water innovation potential mapped at British Water Innovation Summit
The scale of the challenges for innovation has never been greater in the UK water sector – that was the message from the Innovation Summit jointly hosted by British Water and Bentley Systems in the City of London on 30 September 2025.
Southern Water awards £9m AMP8 contract for wastewater networks optimisation services
Southern Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for wastewater networks optimisation services with an estimated value of £9 million (inc VAT).
Kraken announces first water customers beyond UK in Australian partnership
Kraken, the operating system revolutionising global utilities, has announced its first water customers beyond the UK, in partnership with Essential Water in Australia.
Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
Thames Water has requested yet another referral of Ofwat’s Final Determination on its AMP8 Business Plan to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a re-determination with no specified deadline – which the water sector’s economic regulator has agreed to.
Southern Water to start work on long-term £2.5 million solution to strengthen Portsmouth sewer pipeline
Southern Water is getting ready to start work on a new £2.5 million project which will deploy innovative lining technology to futureproof a stretch of Portsmouth sewer.
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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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