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LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
Landmark case sees Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water fined £1.35m for over 800 breaches to sewage discharge permits
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been fined £1,350,000 and ordered to pay £70,237.70 costs after pleading guilty to over 800 breaches of its environmental permits to discharge sewage.
The charges relate to Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s self-monitoring data submitted to...
Government, Policy & Regulation
All of Scotland now at some level of water scarcity
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has said that all of Scotland is now at some level of water scarcity alert, following a drier than normal autumn and winter with some areas of the east of Scotland now having...
Environmental News
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology monthly hydrological outlook highlights very low levels of rainfall across Britain
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) has just published its monthly Hydrological Outlook at hydoutuk.net.
The UKCEH reports that rainfall across much of Britain was very low in April, continuing the dry period that began in February. Many...
Government, Policy & Regulation
CMA recommends making Ofwat’s price control decisions subject to appeals, rather than a redetermination process
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is recommending making Ofwat’s price control decisions subject to appeals, rather than a redetermination process, and that the appeal process should be managed by a judicial body.
The recommendation was made in the CMA's...
Water Company News
Thames Water’s Banbury sewage treatment works set to increase capacity by 84%
Thames Water is carrying out a £14.7 million upgrade at Banbury STW. The upgrade is expected to be completed by 2029 and will expand the site's flow capacity from 266 to 490 litres per second, an increase of 84%.
This will...
Environmental News
Volunteers dig in to create native woodland at Roscobie Reservoir
Volunteers from across Fife have come together at Roscobie Reservoir to help create over a hectare of new native woodland on the Scottish Water site.
The volunteer event, which took place over two days, saw people from local communities join...
Water Company News
£330k investment at Wharncliffe treatment works to improve performance
A £330k project to reduce storm discharges from Wharncliffe Side sewage treatment works (STW) flowing into the river Don has begun.
Contract partners, Galliford Try, are installing a new manhole, motor control centre and kiosk to house automated valves that...
Event News
Water Equipment Show opens today for what is set to be the biggest event in the show’s history
The Water Equipment Show opens its doors in Telford today for what is set to be the biggest event in the show's history.
The one day event, organised by The Pump Centre, is aimed at those operating within the water...
Market Analysis & Research
Institution of Civil Engineers launches green paper consultation to help address cost and time overruns on major infrastructure projects
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) wants to hear from decision makers, infrastructure professionals, civil engineers, civil society groups and other industry stakeholders on why major infrastructure projects cost so much and take so long, and what can be...
Water Company News
600,000 litres of water being saved a day thanks to people videoing their leaky loos, taps and showers
Severn Trent customers are saving thousands of litres of water, with almost 4,000 using the water company’s Vyn (Video Your Notes) platform since its introduction last year.
Over 600,000 litres of water have been saved since the start of 2024...
Environmental News
New pilot study detects crucial pollution marker in UK rivers
A pilot study has succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of identifying and mitigating inputs of faecal pollution in UK rivers.
WRc Senior Water Science Microbiology Consultant Daisy...
Water Company News
South West Water cuts storm overflows at one of the top 10 highest spillers in Cornwall
South West Water has reduced storm overflow spills by 93% at Rilla Mill in Cornwall – this is one in a series of investments being made to improve the region’s use of storm overflows.
Spills at Rilla Mill have dropped...
Industry News
Environment Agency opens world of construction to young people
Pupils from a local high school recently joined the Environment Agency and project partners on the Bewdley Flood Risk Management Scheme in Worcestershire.
The day was part of a new social initiative Constructing Change which is encouraging young people, especially...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Detectronic achieves a king’s award for enterprise
Wastewater monitoring specialists, Detectronic, have been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise.
Nelson-based Detectronic is one of 197 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Detectronic has been recognised for its excellence in Innovation....
Market Analysis & Research
Overall trust in water companies falls again as customers question fairness of bills
Fewer households believe the amount water companies charge is fair, with customers’ overall trust in the sector also hitting a new low.
That’s according to the Consumer Council for Water’s (CCW) annual Water Matters survey, which has tracked the views...
Water Company News
Pipelines approved for new Havant Thicket Reservoir
Proposals for a set of pipelines to serve the new Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire have been approved by Havant Borough Council’s Planning Committee.
The reservoir is being built, and will be operated, by Portsmouth Water. It is designed to...
Market Analysis & Research
Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8
The water industry is facing a perfect storm of intensifying talent shortages, engineer departures, and a looming retirement cliff as AMP8 commences. That’s according to a new report from specialist water industry recruitment firm, Water by Murray.
In its 2025...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA
Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its report on Domestic Waste Water Treatment System Inspections 2024 on 13 May 2025, which details the findings of septic tank inspections completed by local authorities in Ireland during 2024.
Domestic waste water treatment...
Market Analysis & Research
Global law firm publishes new report after researching investment in global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024
Global law firm White & Case LLP has published a new report – ‘Currents of Capital 2025’ – uncovering significant momentum for investment into global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024, with capital deployment to increase further...
Environmental News
Manx Wildlife Trust to restore largest area of rainforest to date on Isle of Man
Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) has announced a new project to restore a rainforest at Glen Auldyn on the Isle of Man, thanks to The Wildlife Trusts’ long-term partnership with Aviva.
At 1,124 acres – with 750 acres suitable for rainforest...
Awards, Charity & Funding
MOSL announces successful projects from the fourth round of the Market Improvement Fund
MOSL has announced the successful projects from the fourth round of the Market Improvement Fund (MIF) on behalf of the Strategic Panel.
For this round, the Strategic Panel offered up to £200k from a £1m fund for projects that will benefit...
Government, Policy & Regulation
EFRA Committee Chair concerned about Thames Water bosses commitment to transparency and accountability after evidence session
Following this morning's evidence session with Thames Water bosses, Alistair Carmichael has expressed concern about the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability to its customers.
During the two hour session, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA) put a...
Appointments & People
Dame Glenys Stacey to step down as Chair of the OEP
Dame Glenys Stacey has announced that she will not be seeking reappointment as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection when her term ends in January 2026.
She has made the decision to step down from the role in order...
Event News
Water professionals encouraged “to be the agents for change” at British Water’s 2025 Spring Reception
Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”. That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by Natalie Prosser, Chief Executive of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), at British Water’s 2025...
Market Analysis & Research
New report lifts lid on workplace culture in the utilities sector
A new research based report launched in May reveals a complex picture of the current state of leadership and culture in the utilities sector.
Of the 300 respondents surveyed by Womens Utilities Network (WUN) and The Marketing Pod, an...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Charity evening raises awareness to tackle the water crises through a new campaign called ‘Rehydrate The Earth’
Global sports diplomacy organisation Football for Peace, Burnley Football Club and Baringa Global Management Consultancy alongside stars from the football and entertainment world hosted an evening to raise awareness and tackle the water crises through a new campaign called...
Water Company News
Anglian Water’s IOS alliance signs new five-year contract
As it kicks off its largest ever, £11 billion investment programme, Anglian Water has announced that it has signed a new five-year contract with its Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. This new contract renews a 10 year partnership between...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Browne Group announces the integration of Enisca to form strengthened, end-to end utilities infrastructure business
Browne Group, part of the £1bn+ revenue Renew Holdings plc, has announced the full integration of the Enisca Group into its operations, which the company says will expand its capacity to deliver both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the...
Industry News
Dalcour Maclaren reappointed to key framework contracts for AMP8 with Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy
Dalcour Maclaren has been reappointed to Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Land and Planning Service Framework for AMP8, securing a key role in the delivery of essential water and wastewater services over the next five years.
The consultancy...
Water Vlogs
Delivering high-assurance data and insights of UK river health with AI driven transformation
Rob Passmore, CEO & Co-founder, Additive Catchments, discusses the company’s partnership with Capgemini, designed to address the critical need for continuous water quality monitoring mandated by the UK’s 2021 Environment Act, as currently only 14% of England’s rivers meet...
Market Analysis & Research
The Chief Scientist’s Group says we need to change the way we think about the value and benefits of clean and plentiful water
In the Chief Scientist's Annual Review 2024, the Chief Scientist's Group has said we need to change the way we think about the value and benefits of clean and plentiful water.
The yearly review, published by the Environment Agency, examines...
Industry News
New trade association unveiled for the property flood resilience sector
A new trade body has been formed to represent and professionalise the rapidly growing property flood resilience (PFR) industry.
The International Property Flood Resilience Association (IPFRA) launches with a mission to support, promote, and grow the PFR sector as it...
Event News
South East Water collaborates with Future Nature to Champion regenerative agriculture
Local land owners, farms, businesses and students are invited to attend an informative workshop focusing on regenerative farming at Hyde Farm, Maidenhead on 13 May.
There will be opportunities to discuss profitable farming practices which protect water sources and help...
Industry News
Cutting-edge strategy puts Burntwood Sewage Treatment Works ahead of schedule
Expansion works at the Burntwood Sewage Treatment Works are expected to complete ahead of time, with two additional treatment stages constructed.
Severn Trent Water contracted RSK Group company MWH Treatment for the upgrade works; the MWH team suggested an early...
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