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AI tool transforms access to UKWIR research

Market Analysis & Research 5 August, 2025

In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has announced a significant advancement in...

Preserving the past, protecting the future: Historic village water tanks provide a lifeline for amphibians

Environmental News 4 August, 2025

New research highlights the surprising role of centuries-old water structures in protecting biodiversity in Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês National Park. In the quiet mountain villages of northern...

SuDS-iQ: a national SuDS collaboration & evaluation platform

Water Vlogs 31 July, 2025

Bridget Woods-Ballard, Technical Director, Flood and Water Management at HR Wallingford, discusses one of the projects featured in the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s latest learning...

UKWIR research explores FOG-based wastewater charging

Market Analysis & Research 29 July, 2025

A robust move towards preventative, source-control solutions to prevent pollutants from entering the wastewater system in England and Wales was a key recommendation of...

Half of UK homeowners install water fittings without knowing legal responsibilities, NSF research reveals

Market Analysis & Research 29 July, 2025

Nearly half of UK homeowners have installed water fittings in the last five years, yet 52% have never heard of the UK Water Supply...

Researchers to harness the power of fungi for water filters

Market Analysis & Research 28 July, 2025

A groundbreaking project exploring the power of fungi to combat agricultural pollution is making significant strides, with researchers looking to begin live field trials...

Investor confidence in infrastructure fuels startup growth amid uneven recovery

Market Analysis & Research 24 July, 2025

Despite cautious optimism in UK economic recovery, startups face unequal access to funding, according to a new Swoop Funding report, with infrastructure seeing the...

Flood cleanup costs reach up to £566m per year, with 57% of councils reporting overwhelmed sewers

Market Analysis & Research 22 July, 2025

UK councils suffer on average 43 flooding incidents a year, with nationwide recovery costs of up to £566 million, according to findings from Infrastructure...

Business customers raise fewer complaints about water retailers, according to new report

Market Analysis & Research 17 July, 2025

Fewer business customers had cause to complain to their water retailer or escalate concerns to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), according to a...

Ofwat launches consultation to help guide water company responses to climate change

Government, Policy & Regulation 17 July, 2025

Ofwat has launched a consultation setting out its latest thinking on climate change and proposed climate change principles. The aim is to provide a...

Ofwat launches consultation on proposed changes to the Guaranteed Standards Scheme for companies whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales

Government, Policy & Regulation 15 July, 2025

Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) for companies whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales. The...

Latest assessment of UK’s climate shows baselines are shifting, records becoming more frequent and temperature and rainfall extremes becoming the norm

Market Analysis & Research 14 July, 2025

The 'State of the UK Climate in 2024' report has been published today, providing an up-to-date assessment of the UK climate. The 2024 report is...

Engineering firm receives funding boost to support pioneering green research

Awards, Charity & Funding 9 July, 2025

Northern Engineering Solutions has received a funding boost to continue its pioneering research into the treatment of mine water using microalgae. The process engineering firm...

Two-thirds of pumps run inefficiently, Sulzer reveals – with millions in energy savings left untapped by industrial operators

Market Analysis & Research 3 July, 2025

New research from Sulzer’s latest whitepaper reveals that pump performance remains a major blindspot for many operators in industrial energy consumption, with operators missing...

New research reveals over half of Thames Water’s sewage works struggling to meet demand

Market Analysis & Research 2 July, 2025

Independent analysis has estimated that more than half of Thames Water’s 351 sewage treatment works are currently operating without sufficient capacity to treat the...

Integrated approach essential to addressing climate emergency, says The Rivers Trust’s Mark Lloyd

Water Vlogs 25 June, 2025

Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of The Rivers Trust, discusses the interim report of the Independent Water Commission, welcoming the focus on the need for...

EPA funding of €6.9 million awarded for 11 new research projects to address climate and environmental challenges in Ireland

Awards, Charity & Funding 20 June, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new research awards of €6.9 million for environmental and climate research in Ireland. This brings to €21.4...

UK enters summer with low river flows, reservoirs and groundwater despite recent rain, says UK Hydrological Summary

Environmental News 16 June, 2025

Despite recent wet weather, the UK is entering the summer with depleted river flows, reservoir and groundwater levels, as well as dry soils, according...

Environmental professionals invited to take part in this year’s National Environmental Services Survey

Market Analysis & Research 16 June, 2025

Sustainability professionals from across the environmental sector are invited to take part in this year’s National Environmental Services Survey (NES) 2025 launched by the...

New figures reveal widespread confusion about water use as dry spring adds pressure to supplies

Market Analysis & Research 16 June, 2025

New research reveals that most people in England and Wales dramatically underestimate how much water they use each day – a growing concern as...

Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business

Insight & Opinion 16 June, 2025

Landia, a leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities. At a...

Dispelling the myths about degree apprenticeships in the utilities industry

Insight & Opinion 13 June, 2025

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

Engineering construction workforce in water sector to grow by almost 50%

Market Analysis & Research 11 June, 2025

New research has revealed that the water treatment workforce within the engineering construction industry (ECI) could increase by 48% in the next five years. The...

Consultation launched on Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme

Government, Policy & Regulation 10 June, 2025

Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an eight week public consultation to seek views on the draft Third...

Defra launches consultation on flood and coastal erosion funding rules

Government, Policy & Regulation 6 June, 2025

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...

Cost of water could hit $1.5 trillion a year as droughts and floods become more extreme

Market Analysis & Research 6 June, 2025

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...

Environmental Standards Scotland asks for views on new five-year Strategy

Government, Policy & Regulation 5 June, 2025

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...

Farmers turn flood challenges into environmental opportunities in new YouTube documentary

Environmental News 5 June, 2025

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...

Major new EPA report assesses Ireland’s vulnerability to climate change impacts

Market Analysis & Research 4 June, 2025

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...

Independent Water Commission publishes interim findings

Government, Policy & Regulation 3 June, 2025

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...

Land expertise behind Oxford’s £176m flood scheme revealed as city faces rising climate threat

Industry News 29 May, 2025

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...

Research looks to shine light on importance of healthy peatlands in fight against climate change

Market Analysis & Research 29 May, 2025

Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to capture data focused on underpinning the key benefits of peatland restoration work...

UK’s first water monitoring centre launched to act as early-warning system for disease outbreaks and community health

Market Analysis & Research 27 May, 2025

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...

Joint research on engagement and accountability published by CCW and Ofwat

Market Analysis & Research 23 May, 2025

Joint research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) and Ofwat, has been published, exploring the themes of consumer engagement with water companies and...

Increased confidence amongst project profession for UK achieving 2050 net zero targets, new survey shows

Market Analysis & Research 22 May, 2025

A new survey suggests that over half (52%) of project professionals are very confident that the UK will meet its net zero targets by...

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology monthly hydrological outlook highlights very low levels of rainfall across Britain

Environmental News 16 May, 2025

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...

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

Market Analysis & Research 15 May, 2025

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) wants to hear from decision makers, infrastructure professionals, civil engineers, civil society groups and other industry stakeholders on...

New pilot study detects crucial pollution marker in UK rivers

Environmental News 15 May, 2025

A pilot study has succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of identifying...

Overall trust in water companies falls again as customers question fairness of bills

Market Analysis & Research 14 May, 2025

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...

Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8

Market Analysis & Research 14 May, 2025

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...

Global law firm publishes new report after researching investment in global water infrastructure, technology and services in 2024

Market Analysis & Research 14 May, 2025

Global law firm White & Case LLP has published a new report – ‘Currents of Capital 2025’ – uncovering significant momentum for investment...

Delivering high-assurance data and insights of UK river health with AI driven transformation

Water Vlogs 13 May, 2025

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...

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

Water Company News 8 May, 2025

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...

River water temperatures swing from hot to cold: major discovery shows value of open-source environmental data

Market Analysis & Research 28 April, 2025

Scientists have unveiled rapid fluctuations in river water temperature across the United States (US), with rivers controlled by dams showing more frequent and volatile...

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 25 April, 2025

The Big River Watch has returned today, as members of the public are once again invited to participate in the citizen science survey dedicated...

The Rivers Trust calls for a radical change in approach to water monitoring

Environmental News 23 April, 2025

The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic...

National leakage centre location and design scoped out

Market Analysis & Research 23 April, 2025

The location and design for the National Leakage Research and Test Centre (NLRTC) have now been confirmed. The centre will provide a large, secure...

Kongsberg Discovery on board with One Ocean Expedition for ambitious, year-long research voyage

Market Analysis & Research 17 April, 2025

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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