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
Northumbrian Water celebrates decade of Innovation Festival in July 2026
Northumbrian Water is celebrating ten years of its famous Innovation Festival, as the event returns for 2026 with its biggest spectacular yet.
NI Water awards multi-million pound contract for sludge press maintenance, supply and delivery of spare parts and filter cloths
Northern Ireland Water has awarded a contract for sludge press maintenance, supply and delivery of spare parts and filter cloths with an estimated value of approx £8.3 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water turns on tap for first section of Strategic Pipeline
Anglian Water’s new Strategic Pipeline has hit a major delivery milestone on the first section of the pipeline, running between Wherstead and Great Horkesley, near Ipswich and Colchester, which will move water to where it’s needed most to secure supplies for Anglian’s growing region.
Submarine Delivery Agency flags up pipeline opportunity for upcoming £78 million tender for valves and actuators
The Submarine Delivery Agency has published a pipeline notice flagging up its intention to go out to tender with a contract for the supply of valves and their actuators and associated support services with a total estimated value of £78 million (inc VAT).
Government publishes policy paper on new powers to direct regulated entities in event of risks to national security
The Government has published a policy paper setting out its proposals for new powers in the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to direct regulated entities to take necessary and proportionate action in response to imminent or live threats which put UK national security at risk.
Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures
Ofwat has today proposed a £44.7m enforcement package following its findings that Welsh Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.
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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. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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