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Defra launches consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules. 6.3 million homes and businesses in...
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Cost of water could hit $1.5 trillion a year as droughts and floods become more extreme

Market Analysis & Research
The intensity of water-related crises has increased three-fold since 2013 and could cost trillions of dollars to manage, according to a new report from...
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Environmental Standards Scotland asks for views on new five-year Strategy

Government, Policy & Regulation
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has launched a public consultation on a draft of its new Strategy that will set the direction of work for the...
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Farmers turn flood challenges into environmental opportunities in new YouTube documentary

Environmental News
A new documentary, ‘Farming The Flood’, has been released to the public via YouTube today (5 June 2025). It follows local British farmers in Dartmoor...
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Major new EPA report assesses Ireland’s vulnerability to climate change impacts

Market Analysis & Research
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the findings of Ireland’s first National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA). This major study was undertaken by the...
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Independent Water Commission publishes interim findings

Government, Policy & Regulation
The interim findings from the Independent Water Commission have been published today (Tuesday 3 June) ahead of its final report this summer. Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of...
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Land expertise behind Oxford’s £176m flood scheme revealed as city faces rising climate threat

Industry News
With Oxford hit by eight major floods since 2000—and the risk rising due to climate change—the Secretary of State has approved the Compulsory Purchase...
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Research looks to shine light on importance of healthy peatlands in fight against climate change

Market Analysis & Research
Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to capture data focused on underpinning the key benefits of peatland restoration work...
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UK’s first water monitoring centre launched to act as early-warning system for disease outbreaks and community health

Market Analysis & Research
The University of Bath is launching the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system based on detecting tiny traces of chemicals and biological markers...
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Joint research on engagement and accountability published by CCW and Ofwat

Market Analysis & Research
Joint research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) and Ofwat, has been published, exploring the themes of consumer engagement with water companies and...
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Increased confidence amongst project profession for UK achieving 2050 net zero targets, new survey shows

Market Analysis & Research
A new survey suggests that over half (52%) of project professionals are very confident that the UK will meet its net zero targets by...
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology monthly hydrological outlook highlights very low levels of rainfall across Britain

Environmental News
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...
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Institution of Civil Engineers launches green paper consultation to help address cost and time overruns on major infrastructure projects

Market Analysis & Research
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) wants to hear from decision makers, infrastructure professionals, civil engineers, civil society groups and other industry stakeholders on...
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New pilot study detects crucial pollution marker in UK rivers

Environmental News
A pilot study has succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of identifying...
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Overall trust in water companies falls again as customers question fairness of bills

Market Analysis & Research
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...
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Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8

Market Analysis & Research
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...
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Global law firm publishes new report after researching investment in global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024

Market Analysis & Research
Global law firm White & Case LLP has published a new report – ‘Currents of Capital 2025’ – uncovering significant momentum for investment...
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Delivering high-assurance data and insights of UK river health with AI driven transformation

Water Vlogs
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...
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Uisce Éireann launches new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for trade effluent customers

Water Company News
A new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme has been launched by Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. This fully...
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River water temperatures swing from hot to cold: major discovery shows value of open-source environmental data

Market Analysis & Research
Scientists have unveiled rapid fluctuations in river water temperature across the United States (US), with rivers controlled by dams showing more frequent and volatile...
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The Big River Watch begins today, with The Rivers Trust hoping it will be the UK and Ireland’s biggest ever mass participation survey of...

Market Analysis & Research
The Big River Watch has returned today, as members of the public are once again invited to participate in the citizen science survey dedicated...
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The Rivers Trust calls for a radical change in approach to water monitoring

Environmental News
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic...
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National leakage centre location and design scoped out

Market Analysis & Research
The location and design for the National Leakage Research and Test Centre (NLRTC) have now been confirmed. The centre will provide a large, secure...
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Kongsberg Discovery on board with One Ocean Expedition for ambitious, year-long research voyage

Market Analysis & Research
Kongsberg Discovery has helped transform the 111-year-old, three-masted sailing ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl into a state-of-the-art research vessel for the One Ocean Expedition, recently departed...
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Environment Agency proposes new water industry enforcement levy

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Environment Agency is seeking views on a proposed new levy on certain water discharge activities carried out by water companies, designed to fully...
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Northern Ireland Environment Agency launches 8-week call for evidence to improve knowledge base on impacts on the water environment

Government, Policy & Regulation
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched an 8-week Call for Evidence to improve the knowledge base on impacts on the water environment...
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The utilities sector trails behind in customer service, report finds

Market Analysis & Research
New research has revealed that the utilities sector is trailing behind in the customer service experience, after it ranked in seventh place out of...
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EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach

Government, Policy & Regulation
House of Commons select committee, the Environmental Audit Committee, is launching a new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the...
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Biodiversity in England’s rivers improved as metal pollution reduced

Environmental News
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of...
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EPA announces funding of €6.6million for new research that will address environmental, climate and sustainability challenges in Ireland

Market Analysis & Research
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of €6.6million for targeted new research projects to address environmental, climate and sustainability challenges in Ireland. The...
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New sustainable plant-based membrane works without fossil-fuel materials and toxic solvents 

Market Analysis & Research
Chemical engineers at the University of Bath have made an effective and more sustainable plant-based nanofiltration membrane, which – in a world first –...
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Bluewater calls for action after new study uncovers hidden risks of tiny plastic particles in tap and bottled water

Market Analysis & Research
Global water company Bluewater has called on governments, regulators, and industries around the world to act decisively to protect public health after a damning...
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Objectively Speaking: AMP 8 – The opportunities and challenges ahead

Insight & Opinion
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, explores some of...
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Seven in 10 Brits concerned about health of their local river, Chivas Brothers survey finds

Market Analysis & Research
Seven in 10 (69%) Brits are concerned about the health of their local river while 84% are concerned about the health of UK waterways...
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Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge

Awards, Charity & Funding
A transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for...
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High Level Science Advisory Group (HLSAG) comprised of leading scientists from across the UK and Ireland established to support DAERA

Appointments & People
An independent High Level Science Advisory Group (HLSAG) comprised of leading scientists from across the UK and Ireland has been established to support DAERA...
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