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
National Highways seeks supply chain interest in upcoming £97 million National Spatial Planning contract
National Highways is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming £150 million National Spatial Planning contract ahead of going out to tender with a formal contract notice at the end of June 2025.
Portsmouth Water - pipelines given planning approval for new Havant Thicket Reservoir
Proposals for a set of pipelines to serve the new Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire, which is being built, and will be operated, by Portsmouth Water, have been approved by Havant Borough Council’s Planning Committee.
“Why do major infrastructure projects cost so much and take so long? Institution of Civil Engineers launches new consultation
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a major new consultation on its newly-published green paper programme entitled “Why do major infrastructure projects cost so much and take so long?”
Ministry of Defence gets ready to tender £1.5 billion contract for water and wastewater services
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is getting ready to tender a contract for water and wastewater services worth an estimated £1.5 billion.
New report shows nearly a third of investors spent over $500m in water sector in 2024 - with investment set to accelerate in 2025
A new report from global law firm White & Case LLP – ‘Currents of Capital 2025’ – reveals significant momentum for investment into global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024, with capital deployment to increase further in 2025.
Southern Water gets set to start £4 million scheme to improve water quality in Bognor Regis
Southern Water is getting ready to start a £4 million scheme to improve water quality in Bognor Regis - the West Sussex coastal town is the latest location to benefit from ongoing work to cut storm overflows and improve the quality of bathing waters across the region.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
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.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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