Thames Water invests £5.1m in Biggin Hill water network to reduce leakage and future-proof supply
Thames Water is carrying out a £5.1m investment programme in Biggin Hill, South London, where 3.9km of pipe will be replaced to reduce leaks...
Anglian Water fined a record £1.42 million for using unapproved materials in drinking water tanks that compromised water supply
Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million at Northampton Crown Court following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Half of Scotland’s river catchments now at Alert for water scarcity, as SEPA asks the public to share images to help assess conditions
Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status.
The latest water situation report, published on...
EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956
The Environment Agency has urged water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies after the driest start to spring in 69 years.
The environmental...
Uisce Éireann issues Water Conservation Order for three supplies in Counties Meath, Westmeath and Donegal
Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, is in place for three supplies: Mullingar, Co...
SEPA warns of increasing water scarcity risk as the east coast of Scotland moves to Alert
The latest water situation, published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on 1 May 2025, shows the water scarcity level across the east...
Welsh Water customers urged to think about water consumption as dry spell continues
People across Wales are being urged to think about their water consumption as the country prepares for the hottest beginning of May on record.
March...
New Portsmouth Water reservoir set to drive multi-million pound growth across South East
Portsmouth Water’s flagship Havant Thicket Reservoir project is set to drive multi-million pound growth across the South East, both during construction and following completion.
An...
£250 million water network contract awarded
A contract to deliver essential frontline services that will keep Southern Water's network moving has been awarded.
The £250 million agreement has been agreed with...
Amazon Filters team members go ‘behind the scenes’ in water industry container
Dozens of team members at a process filter manufacturer have stepped inside a mobile container that helps deliver their technology to UK water companies.
In...
SEPA’s first Water Scarcity Report for summer 2025 shows alerts for parts of northern Scotland
The first Water Scarcity Report of 2025 published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency already identifies two regions at “Alert” level for potential shortages,...
Social Market Foundation launches new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water companies”
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), sponsored by the Independent Networks Association, has launched a new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water...
United Utilities announces preferred bidder for HARP ITA role
United Utilities has taken another major step for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) by announcing the preferred bidder for the role of Independent...
Leaf Water partners with South East Water to provide new billing service
Leaf Water has partnered with South East Water to provide tailored billing services for its customer frontline operations. This partnership covers both drinking and...
Industrial resilience depends on water stewardship strategies, new report reveals
Manufacturers will need to step up their water stewardship strategies to mitigate water scarcity and safeguard the future of the process industries, according to...
SES Water leads the industry for water quality performance
As part of the Pennon Group, SES Water is leading the sector for the fourth year in a row when it comes to its...
Pozitive Water appoints Craig Rogers as Head of Water Technical Services
Pozitive Water has appointed Craig Rogers as Head of Water Technical Services - bringing with him over 24 years’ experience of water and environmental...
SEPA warns of early water scarcity risk as dry spell continues
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses urged to take action...
UK water retailer retains global gold sustainability award
One of the UK’s largest water retailers has increased its score from the world’s largest sustainability assessors, placing the company in the 98th percentile...
Major contract extension between South East Water and Enisca Browne to deliver network investment
Fresh drinking water provider South East Water is celebrating signing an extension to their contract with engineering company Enisca Browne.
The new contract, of up...
Lunar microwave to purify water frozen in Moon’s soil wins UK Space Agency’s Aqualunar Challenge
A transformational technology that uses microwaves to defrost and ultrasound to break down contaminants in melted lunar ice to provide clean, drinkable water for...
Independent water networks call for ‘inefficient regulation’ to be scrapped to boost growth
The trade body representing independent water networks has called on the Government to scrap inefficient and outdated regulations to boost growth and speed up...
United Utilities appoints Mott MacDonald to all lots of its advisory AMP8 frameworks
Mott MacDonald has been selected by United Utilities to provide professional services including Commercial Assurance & Audit, Commercial & Capital Delivery Resource, and Estimating...
The top eight technological trends set to shape water management in 2025
According to a recent World Economic Forum publication, 2025 is set to be a year marked by two key milestones: on the one hand,...
Anglian Water continues to make positive progress in Wellingborough
Anglian Water has reached the halfway point of its major upgrade work at a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
In November 2023, Anglian...
Consultation on Uisce Éireann’s non-domestic tariff framework
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a Proposed Decision Paper for new non-domestic water and wastewater tariffs to apply to non-domestic...
Fisher German selected for Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework
Property consultancy Fisher German has been selected for the Severn Trent Water Land and Planning framework for its AMP8 five-year plan from 2025 to...
Official switch on for £3m green hydro energy scheme at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water's groundbreaking hydro scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir has been officially switched on.
East Lothian MSP Paul McLennan joined chief executive of Scottish Water Alex...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed highlights Havant Thicket reservoir as a prime example of private sector investment driving forward major infrastructure projects
Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir this week as part of the ‘Things Can Only Get Cleaner’ tour that he and Water...
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
Communities in Bath are set to benefit from new jobs, economic growth, and improved water quality on the River Avon with the expansion of...
Scotland’s drier than normal winter signals risk of water scarcity this summer
Scotland’s Environment Protection Agency, SEPA, has warned that despite intermittent wet spells, most of the country has recorded below-average rainfall over winter following a...
£250,000 investment in Essex water supply
Work has started on a £250,000 project to protect the quality and resilience of drinking water for people in Essex.
Essex & Suffolk Water is...
Ofwat’s opportunity to transform the UK’s water infrastructure
Despite the various issues surrounding the UK’s water infrastructure, Yännick van den Nieuwendijk, Amiblu’s Managing Director for Nordics, UK & Ireland, is hopeful that...
IN FULL FLOW: On the cusp of transformation
As water companies in England and Wales embark on the 2025-2030 investment period - AMP8 - Ian Thompson, vice president at Xylem UK, reflects...
Objectively Speaking: Smart Wastewater Networks…..Are we there yet?
In his regular column, Oliver Grievson, Associate Director AtkinsRéalis and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, asks if we...
Water retailer launches vulnerability framework
One of the UK's largest water retailers has become the first in the sector to launch a vulnerability framework to support business customers.
Aligned to...
Promoting ‘possibilism’ as the way to a secure water future
Michael Pawlyn, an expert architect and founder of exploration, worked alongside Affinity Water to help produce their customer guidebook titled ‘The Water Saving House...
Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling scheme takes further step towards securing future water supply for Hampshire and wider region
RAPID has released its final decision confirming that the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling (HWTWR) scheme has completed Gate Three, as part of...
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