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
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd tenders £163.2 million framework contract for civils examination of structural assets
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has gone out to tender with a framework contract for Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures with an estimated value of £163.2 million (inc VAT).
Southern Water rebuts inaccurate claims by Eastbourne Lib Dem MP about “enormous profits” and “big dividends”
Southern Water has issued an official statement rebutting claims made by Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne Josh Babarinde regarding profits, dividends and bathing water quality in the town.
Scottish Water on track to deliver major £140m investment in biggest overhaul of Perth’s water and drainage infrastructure in a generation
Scottish Water on track to deliver a major £140 million investment in the biggest overhaul of Perth’s water and drainage infrastructure in a generation.
Business retail market - Retailer Wholesaler Group publishes Annual Report for 2024-25
The Retailer Wholesaler Group (RWG) has published its Annual Report for 2024-25, outlining a year of strong collaboration across the water industry to improve outcomes for business customers.
Uisce Éireann continues investment in further water supply upgrades for Clonmel Town
Uisce Éireann is set to begin further upgrade works as part of ongoing investment in the Clonmel’s water infrastructure, which will improve water quality and resilience across the water network.
Severn Trent starts work on £10 million upgrade at Draycote Reservoir
Severn Trent is beginning a £10 million investment to carry out essential upgrades at its Draycote Reservoir this month.
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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. -
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.
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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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