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Government, Policy & Regulation

Government agrees to publish faster response to OEP assessment, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee

The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Environment Secretary Steve Reed champions private investment in nature recovery as the government launches a new call for evidence

Speaking to leading figures from financial institutions, property, retail and sustainability sectors at a roundtable event in London yesterday (12 June 2025), the Environment...
Government, Policy & Regulation

River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring in Scotland

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure...
Water Vlogs

ELIQUO HYDROK strengthens executive team with the appointment of Matt Down as joint MD

Matt Down, who has joined leading water engineering solutions company, ELIQUO HYDROK as joint MD, working alongside Peter Wroe, shares his thoughts as to...
Insight & Opinion

Dispelling the myths about degree apprenticeships in the utilities industry

Finding the right talent in a tight employment market can be difficult. In fact, the OECD Skills for Jobs database indicates that 26% of...
Water Company News

Scottish Water completes first phase of major peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has completed work on the first phase of a major 400-hectare peat restoration project at Loch Katrine, aimed at protecting the water...
Water Company News

Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €6.5 million Macroom Water Treatment Plant upgrade

A new chapter begins for Macroom’s water infrastructure as Uisce Éireann breaks ground on a €6.5 million upgrade to the Water Treatment Plant which...
Event News

Drain and sewer tech ‘front and centre’ at WJA Trade Show 2025

Drainage contractors will have a lot to see at WJA Trade Show 2025 - the UK's water jetting exhibition - including innovative jetter systems...
Industry News

Curio Water secures exclusive distributor rights in UK and Ireland in strategic partnership with Reinert-Ritz

Reinert-Ritz GmbH has announced a strategic partnership with UK based company Curio Water. The agreement will grant Curio Water exclusive distribution rights in the...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Yorkshire becomes the second region in England to enter drought status

Yorkshire has become the second region in England to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.   The Environment Agency announced the change...
Water Company News

Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Rachel Reeves cuts Defra spending, but allocates extra funding for flood defences and nature recovery

The Spending Review 2025 was presented to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, yesterday (Wednesday 11 June 2025). Most departments will gain...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat upholds Severn Trent’s decision not to grant consent to Amazon for it to discharge trade effluent for treatment at Branton WWTW

Ofwat has made a final determination of an appeal made by Amazon UK Services Limited, relating to Severn Trent Water Limited's refusal to grant...
Market Analysis & Research

BSI launches new guidance on detecting microplastics in the water supply

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched new guidance on detecting microplastics in the water supply and ultimately protect consumers from the associated risks. This...
Product News

Lutz creates a world first: mobile, fast and efficient pumping of grease, gear oil & neat liquid polymer – without electricity or compressed air

Pump specialist Lutz has announced the launch of what it believes is the first pump of its kind in the world that can be...
Industry News

Rotork joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program

Rotork, a leader in flow control and intelligent actuation solutions, has announced its official entry into the Rockwell Automation Technology Partner Program. Rotork says this...
Industry News

Esh Construction appointed to £160m Northumbrian Water repairs and maintenance Framework

Northumbrian Water has named Esh Construction as its sole delivery partner for its Wastewater Networks Framework, a planned and reactive repairs and maintenance contract...
Awards, Charity & Funding

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ireland shortlisted for RIAI Public Choice Award 2025

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, in County Wicklow, Ireland, has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Public Choice...
Appointments & People

NI Water’s new appointment to upgraded Rathlin Island Treatment Work Facility

NI Water has announced the appointment of Sarah McCormack as Rathlin Island’s new Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operator. Working alongside the current process operator,...
Water Company News

Plans for Thames Water’s rescue submitted to Ofwat, but with demands attached

Plans for Thames Water's rescue have been submitted to Ofwat amidst yet another week of controversy for the UK's largest water company. Following the news...
Government, Policy & Regulation

NI Fiscal Council says Northern Ireland’s water and sewerage needs greater investment, even if it’s “politically unpalatable”

A new report by the NI Fiscal Council highlights a growing crisis in the provision of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland. The report...
Government, Policy & Regulation

Government to legislate for High Seas Treaty by end of year

The Government will introduce a bill to enable ratification of the High Seas Treaty designed to protect marine life around the globe by the...
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Government, Policy & Regulation

Government agrees to publish faster response to OEP assessment, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee

Government, Policy & Regulation

Environment Secretary Steve Reed champions private investment in nature recovery as the government launches a new call for evidence

Government, Policy & Regulation

River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring in Scotland

Water Vlogs

ELIQUO HYDROK strengthens executive team with the appointment of Matt Down as joint MD

Insight & Opinion

Dispelling the myths about degree apprenticeships in the utilities industry

Water Company News

Scottish Water completes first phase of major peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine

Water Company News

Uisce Éireann breaks ground on €6.5 million Macroom Water Treatment Plant upgrade

Event News

Drain and sewer tech ‘front and centre’ at WJA Trade Show 2025

Industry News

Curio Water secures exclusive distributor rights in UK and Ireland in strategic partnership with Reinert-Ritz

Government, Policy & Regulation

Yorkshire becomes the second region in England to enter drought status

Water Company News

Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion

Government, Policy & Regulation

Rachel Reeves cuts Defra spending, but allocates extra funding for flood defences and nature recovery

Government, Policy & Regulation

Ofwat upholds Severn Trent’s decision not to grant consent to Amazon for it to discharge trade effluent for treatment at Branton WWTW

Market Analysis & Research

BSI launches new guidance on detecting microplastics in the water supply

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Government, Policy & Regulation

Welsh Government backs what will become the largest consented tidal energy project in Europe

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Emerging water crisis in Central Asia

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High levels of PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ contaminants in London’s drinking water, independent investigation reveals

Government, Policy & Regulation

Anglian Water fined £2.65m after sewage discharged into North Sea

Appointments & People

Aliaxis appoints Mathieu Rousseau as new Group Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer

Government, Policy & Regulation

Thames Water told to change how it installs smart meters and make data available to third parties, after investigation by Ofwat

Government, Policy & Regulation

What will the new Labour Government’s plans mean for the water industry?

Market Analysis & Research

Seven regions in England will face severe water stress by 2030 as Brits significantly underestimate their daily water usage

Market Analysis & Research

Report shows plastic pipes have lower carbon footprint than other pipe materials

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