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Drought declared in north-west of England

The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River flows have been...

Peter Unwin CB named as Natural England Deputy Chair

Peter Unwin CB has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England (NE). Peter’s term will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 December 2025. He became...

DAERA’s latest ‘Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report’ highlights public concern for environment

The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This statistical report is produced annually...

Water scarcity concern remains for much of Scotland despite recent rainfall

Following rainfall at the beginning of the week, some parts of Scotland have seen temporary improvements in water conditions. However, the Scottish Environment Protection...

Vital London drought resilience project advances as Thames Water seeks tunnelling contractors

Thames Water has issued a tender notice for the tunnelling and connection works required for its London drought resilience project. The Teddington Direct River...

Affinity Water’s pioneering testing method recognised by UK experts

Affinity Water has become the first water laboratory in the UK to develop and establish an advanced method for detecting total cyanide in drinking...

Landmark mine water heat scheme goes live in Wales

Previously untapped heat from a mine water treatment scheme in Wales is now being harnessed to provide low-carbon heating for a nearby business. Wales, with...

PCA calls for water management professionals to act now on invasive plants

With spring in full swing, invasive plant species such as Himalayan balsam are beginning to grow – prompting a call for action to the...

Registration open for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025

Registration for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival is now open for 2025. Tickets are limited, so Northumbrian Water is encouraging those interested in attending to sign...

Environment Secretary Steve Reed takes control of the planning process for two new reservoirs

The Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, has today taken control of the planning process for two new reservoirs, in an intervention to speed up delivery. Anglian...

Anglian Water announces £500m shareholder equity injection

Anglian Water has announced that its shareholders have provided unconditional and legally binding commitments to inject £500m into the Anglian Water Group, pro-rata to...

South East Water secures new contract to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water

South East Water has secured a new contract with Southern Water to provide drinking water testing services for Southern Water customers. South East Water confirmed...

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

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

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

£4m project to reduce storm discharges in Brawby underway

Yorkshire Water has begun work to reduce discharges to the river Seven from the storm overflow at Brawby Wastewater Treatment Works, North Yorkshire, as...

The Rothen Group repairs Aire and Calder Navigation following flood-related landslides

When a landslip on the embankment of the Aire and Calder Navigation threatened to make the commercially used waterway unstable, marine engineering specialists, The...

Ofwat fines Thames Water nearly £123m following two investigations

Ofwat has announced the final decision in two investigations looking into the operations of Thames Water, who will face penalties totalling £122.7m. The water industry...

ERG Group acquires Hygrade Plastics to expand fabrication capability

ERG Process Technologies, owner of ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd and ERG Plastic Fabrications Ltd, has announced the acquisition of Hygrade Industrial Plastics Ltd,...

Unlocking a new source of clean hydrogen from UK wastewater

A first-of-its-kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in...

Key factors in forecasting and managing floods in rivers and urban areas

Experts agree that global warming is the main cause of more frequent and intense flooding. According to data published by Oxfam Intermón, the number...

Uisce Éireann invests further €30 million in Leixlip Water Treatment Plant upgrade

Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has announced a significant investment of a further €30 million in the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to safeguard...

Boost for flood protection funding – but property resilience still largely overlooked

Industry experts have welcomed the unlocking of additional flood protection funding—but warn it continues to neglect a key area. The Environment Agency (EA) has announced...

Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme adds biodiversity element to flood defence project

Homes and businesses will benefit from reduced flood risk as part of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme, the West Wales project that also aims...

Harnessing the power of Bucher Municipal sewer cleaners for effective flood relief

Flooding stands as one of the most catastrophic challenges facing homeowners, businesses, and public infrastructures today. To combat this threat, the UK Government has...

Norwegian drinking water utility moves forward with UV-C LED for large scale water disinfection

An international collaboration linking the US and European water industries is helping to accelerate the use of UV-C LED technology for municipal scale...

EFRA Committee wants answers from Thames Water’s Chair and CEO regarding “paused” bonuses

The EFRA Committee, which is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of Defra, has written separately to...

Scottish Water sets out 25 year plan to ensure the country’s water and waste water services remain sustainable

The future of Scotland’s water has been set out in a new strategic plan published by Scottish Water, the nation's publicly owned water company. Following...

Stormproofing the future: Wavin’s Martin Lambley discusses one of the UK’s key climate red flags

Flooding is one of the UK’s key climate red flags. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and impossible to ignore, providing compelling evidence...

TECH TALKS: P-removal in AMP8 – are you ready?

The water sector has entered a pivotal phase. The public is demanding, rightly, both significantly improved services and environmental protection, and now it's time...

A combined approach to tackling the water industry’s core challenges

The water industry’s rapidly evolving landscape demands innovative solutions and collaborative expertise. While there is no one-size-fits-all roadmap, Adler & Allan believes the steps...

Pick Everard announces new flood risk and hydrology director

Multi-disciplinary consultancy, Pick Everard, has announced the appointment of Seymour D'Oyley as its new associate director of flood risk and hydrology.   A chartered member...

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

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...

Why water safety training matters

Working near water is hazardous. If employees are unequipped with the knowledge, training, and equipment needed to respond effectively in an emergency—either involving themselves...

KELLER Pressure’s groundwater data loggers make significant contribution in the Netherlands

WMD Drinking Water in the Netherlands produces more than 35 million m3 of drinking water every year and prevents everything from coming to a...

British company cleans up in Quito

Even for an experienced and innovative company like Hydro Industries, the ask in Ecuador was a tough one - writes CEO, Wayne Preece. We saw...

Joint research on engagement and accountability published by CCW and Ofwat

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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