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
NI Water outsources management of hired standpipe process to Aquam Water Services
NI Water has outsourced the management of its hired standpipe process to Aquam Water Services. This change has streamlined the application and licensing process, making it more efficient and customer-friendly for user with a legitimate need to draw water from the public main using a standpipe.
Uisce Éireann completes €7 million upgrade to Newport wastewater treatment plant.
Uisce Éireann has completed a €7 million upgrade to its Newport wastewater treatment plant which has boosted the performance and capacity of the plant, enabling it to serve a population equivalent of 3,600.
Portsmouth Water awards £170 million AMP8/9 contract for Non-Infrastructure (MEICA) engineering services framework
Portsmouth Water has awarded an AMP8/9 Non-Infrastructure (MEICA) engineering services framework – the contract had an estimated value of £170 million when the utility first highlighted the procurement opportunity in June 2024.
Thames Water launches procurement process for Farmoor reservoir floating solar PV project
Thames Water has started the formal procurement process for its major Farmoor Floating Solar PV project – which includes a commitment by the water company to take all energy generated from the installation.
Defra Minister gives development consent designation for Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer & Storage Project
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State at the Department Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed to a request from Northumbrian Water Group to designate its Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer & Storage Project as development for which development consent is required under the Planning Act 2008.
New report calls for Olympic-style delivery body for for reservoirs or risk increased water bills and missed housing targets
A new report is warning that the Government risks significant increases in consumer water bills and missing its housebuilding targets unless it launches an Olympic-style national champion for reservoirs and hands new powers to regional Mayors.
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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
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