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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...

Wave wins new contract with The Energy Consortium

National water retailer, Wave, has secured a significant new water framework with The Energy Consortium (TEC) for the next four years. Wave will be securing...

Specialist water firms join forces to bolster MOD supplies

MOD sites across England and Wales will see their water services enhanced, thanks to a new deal between two progressive water firms. Ancala Water Services...

Severn Trent begins training new recruits in preparation for £415 million pipe renewal project

The first new recruits for Severn Trent’s multi-million pound project to install 870 miles of new water pipes have officially started.  The water company is...

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance completes work in Wragby to secure water supplies for years to come

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has recently finished upgrades from Wragby to South Willingham which will secure resilient water supplies for residents and businesses in...

Matrix Water teams up with South East Water

Matrix, a company supplying drinking water services for new build residential developments, has appointed South East Water as its billing agent. Matrix Water, a New...

International water leaders share insights during Global Dialogue on Water Reuse

The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) and the International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) are collaborating on a Global Dialogue on Water Reuse examining the drivers,...

Clancy awarded contract to deliver roll out of smart meters for Affinity Water 

Clancy has been appointed by Affinity Water as a delivery partner to support the water company’s roll out of smart meters across areas of...

Avove appointed to deliver Yorkshire Water’s Developer Services AMP8 Framework

Infrastructure and engineering company Avove has been appointed to deliver Yorkshire Water's Developer Services during the AMP8 period 2025-2029.  After a robust procurement process, Avove...

Procure early to secure delivery, says supplier   

The massive scale-up of work across the UK’s water and wastewater companies in AMP8 is no secret, but the way projects are delivered will...

C40 and the Grundfos Foundation expand partnership to help cities achieve water resilience

C40 Cities, the global network of nearly 100 cities committed to urgent and equitable climate action, has announced that the Grundfos Foundation has renewed...

Barhale awarded £11.6M contract to upgrade Ring Main in heart of London

Thames Water has appointed Barhale to carry out the £11.6M East Putney Zone Calming scheme, improving water network resilience for customers in the capital. The...

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