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 inquiry hears from policy experts on regulators and growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is continuing its inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth, by hearing from policy experts with another live evidence session tomorrow beginning at 10am on Tuesday 11 November.
Thames Water nears completion of major investment in £46 million pipeline project across Guildford water network
Thames Water is nearing completion of a £46 million pipeline project in Guildford, part of a wider investment of over £90 million to future proof the area’s water supply for generations to come.
Translink awards £10 million contract for drainage and interceptor maintenance services
Belfast-based firm Translink has awarded a contract for drainage and interceptor maintenance services with an estimated value of £10 million (ex VAT).
CCW to establish consumer panels for 16 water companies in England and Wales
The Consumer Council for Water has appointed an independent supplier to establish, manage and operate 16 independent water industry consumer panels across England and Wales; one panel for each water company in accordance with the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 .
Curio Water puts out call to all ozone producers as new UK REACH compliance enters crucial registration phase
The UK REACH compliance process for ozone use has progressed to the substance registration phase - Curio Water is assisting UK water companies with the preparation and submission of their registration dossiers.
Environment Agency tenders £180k contract to develop protections standards against ecological harm caused by storm overflows
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a contract to develop protections standards against ecological harm caused by storm overflows with an estimated value of £180,000 (inc VAT).
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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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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