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
Water Minister hails United Utilities’ award-winning training academy
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Water Minister Emma Hardy toured United Utilities’ state of the art technical training academy in Bolton meeting dozens of trainees embarking on careers in the water sector.
Uisce Éireann to start work on €13.4 million investment in WwTW Castlemagner, County Cork
Uisce Éireann is starting work on a new wastewater treatment plant in Castlemagner, County Cork - a milestone project for the village and wider North Cork area, backed by a €13.4 million investment.
UK’s safe digging industry breaks records in 2025
LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging platform, surpassed four million searches in 2025, making it the most successful year in the organisation’s history.
Arup and Evides Industriewater sign MOU to tackle industrial water supply challenges in UK
Global engineering and built environment consultancy Arup and Dutch industrial water specialist Evides Industriewater have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to address a major barrier to development of the UK’s new industrial clusters by addressing the complex water challenges.
Key supplier for MBR technology announced by United Utilities’ Enterprise
United Utilities’ Enterprise has agreed a single supplier for a key piece of technology needed to treat wastewater at some of its largest sites.
Thames Water tenders £8.4 million AMP8 contract for trunk mains roll out
Thames Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 contract for a trunk mains roll out Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Fibre Sensing Solution with an estimated total value of £8.4 million (inc VAT).
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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
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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