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
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
Fitch Ratings: Neutral Outlook for UK Utilities in 2026; water improving
Fitch Ratings has maintained its ‘neutral’ outlook for UK utilities, as higher electricity network investments should cut transmission curtailment costs and build distribution network capacity ahead of demand.
Storm water storage tanks and service reservoirs among key areas of focus in AMP8
With a record level of investment in AMP8, Blair Ogilvie from wastewater technology specialists HUBER Technology UK takes a look at two key areas where the water companies will be making a significant spend on maintaining and reinforcing asset health and resilience in AMP8.
Drinking Water Inspectorate launches investigation into South East Water loss of supply incident
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has today announced that it is investigating the current South East Water loss of supply incident.
EFRA Committee Chair flags up concerns over 5 days of water supply outage for Tunbridge Wells
The Rt Hon Mr Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has written to David Hinton CEO of South East Water to raise his “significant concern” over the ongoing lack of water access for 24,000 customers in and around Tunbridge Wells.
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells
South East Water has issued a precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers in Tunbridge Wells as water supply is restored for flushing toilets and washing only.
Balfour Beatty reports strong cash, order book growth and plans for share buybacks in latest trading update
Balfour Beatty has reported strong cashand order book growth, together with plans for further share buybacks in 2026, according to its latest trading update published this morning covering the period to 4 December 2025.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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