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
House of Lords Committee inquiry to take evidence in person tomorrow from senior officials at Ofwat, Environment Agency and RAPID
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will take evidence in person tomorrow from senior officials at Ofwat, Environment Agency and RAPID as part of its current inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen in water and agriculture.
Wessex Water awards £65 million AMP8 Civils Support framework agreement contract
Wessex Water has awarded an AMP8 Civils Support Framework Agreement for contractors to provide additional civils resources to supplement the capacity of the divisional engineering teams within Wessex Water with an estimated value of £65 million.
Scottish Water unveils plans for £1.7 million storm overflow project to protect Water of Leith
Scottish Water has unveiled plans for a £1.7 million project to help prevent rags, wet wipes and other sewer related debris from entering an Edinburgh watercourse.
Havant Thicket Reservoir set to drive multi-million pound growth across South East, new study finds
Portsmouth Water’s flagship Havant Thicket Reservoir project is set to drive multi-million pound growth across the South East, both during construction and following completion.
South West Water reduces storm overflows by 40% at Cornwall treatment works
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills by 40% at one of its wastewater treatment works in Cornwall which had the third highest spilling overflow, as it continues to drive improvements in spill numbers across the region.
United Utilities progresses work on award-winning £20 million Preston pipeline project
United Utilities is progressing work on a £20 million project to install more than 4km of new sewer network in Preston - the pipeline scheme has recently been awarded a national Considerate Constructors award.
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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
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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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