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
British Water launches annual supply chain survey 2025 on water and wastewater company performance
Leading UK trade association British Water has launched its 2025 water and wastewater company performance survey seeking comment from the supply chain on working with the UK utilities over the past 12 months.
Government to announce largest-ever flood defence investment programme - £7.9 billion over next decade
The government is set to announce the largest flooding programme in history this week, with a record £7.9 billion committed over ten years to protect hundreds of thousands of homes, small businesses and vital infrastructure from the growing threat of flooding.
Defra Group awards £95 million contract for National Plant Hire Framework 2025-2031
Defra Group has awarded a major contract for its National Plant Hire Framework 2025-2031 with a potential estimated value of £ 95 million.
Norfolk County Council seeks early supply chain engagement for provision of drainage, sewage and water plant maintenance
Norfolk County Council has issued a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice inviting interested suppliers to participate in a market engagement event ahead of tendering a contract for the provision of drainage sewage, and water plant maintenance worth an estimated £1.3 million+ (inc VAT).
Safeguarding London from drought - Thames Water consults on Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has today launched a major 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project - the nationally significant infrastructure project aim is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable water supply for millions of Londoners during drought, supported by water recycling.
Confronting the crisis: how to tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity
Antonin Fradin, Head of Smart Operations and Assets for SUEZ Digital Solutions, takes an in-depth look at how organisations tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity.
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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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