Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
Thames Water has upgraded more than 90,000 business water meters to smart technology, as part of its biggest network upgrade in 150 years - more than half of the company's 170,000 metered business customers now have smart meters.
Jersey Water - 2027 investment priorities include £26 million desalination plant upgrade
Jersey Water has published its investment priorities for the second year of its strategy to 2030 and confirmed its water charges for 2027 - plans include a major multi-million pound desalination plant upgrade.
Anglian Water invites suppliers to register interest in upcoming £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP) procurement
Anglian Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise inviting suppliers to register their interest in the upcoming £60 million procurement for its £60 million Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs Early Works Partner (EWP).
Latest CDP analysis shows companies expect nearly $400bn hit in future impacts from water challenges
Latest analysis from CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, shows companies spread across the globe are anticipating an almost $400 billion hit in future impacts from water challenges such as droughts disrupting critical trade routes.
WMO warns long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the long-term decline in Earth’s freshwater storage and in glacier retreat is continuing - trends with serious implications for people and economies in the future.
RSE CEO says data centres should be built next to wastewater and treatment works to limit impact on Scotland’s water supplies
RSE chief executive and chair of British Water, Stephen Slessor, is warning that Scotland must act quickly if it is to benefit from data centres whilst addressing community and environmental concerns about water usage.
Government, Environment Agency, and water companies step up efforts to prevent England remaining in drought by next spring
The government is urging water companies not to lose momentum and carry on water efficiency measures until the drought is over, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.
Anglian Water - major investment in Lincolnshire reservoir to take key step forward
Anglian Water has announced that a proposed new reservoir in Lincolnshire is taking a key step forward as plans for the next public consultation have been announced for October.
RAPID gives draft decision for North Suffolk Reservoir SRO to progress to next stage of development
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has confirmed its draft decision to solution owner Northumbrian Water that further funding should be allowed for the North Suffolk Reservoir Strategic Resource Option to progress to gate B.
European Desalination Association conference in Liverpool explores water resilient future
The European Desalination Society (EDS) has announced that its upcoming conference and exhibition on the theme, Water Resilience: Desalination, Recycling & Clean Water Solutions will be held at the Liverpool Experience (LEX) Campus in the UK, from 4-7 May 2027.