Following publication of the Environment Agency’s stringent new requirements for reporting on sewer overflows, water companies are under urgent pressure to quantify, report, and mitigate events caused by groundwater infiltration,…

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is undertaking a major recruitment drive for new Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) to join its Board. The organisation is actively seeking a dynamic mix of business…

Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets. Southern Water and Affinity…

The Independent Water Commission’s (IWC) Final Report, delivered in July 2025, is being called the water sector's 21st century "Great Stink" moment. For a multi-billion-pound industry defined by challenges including sewage…

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water will roll out hundreds of Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping systems, following a successful deployment which delivered energy savings of 40%. The project demonstrates the evolution of…

A sustainable drainage system (SuDS) designed to prevent flooding, store rainwater and create green space has been installed at a primary school in Oxford, UK – and is already making…

European investment group Eurazeo, will acquire a majority stake in Water Direct, the UK’s leading provider of alternative water supply solutions for utilities, businesses and the public sector.   Headquartered in…

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released the latest version of its Carbon Accounting Workbook (CAW), providing companies with the consistent, science-backed data needed for accurate emissions reporting and critical…

As utilities consult the public on water reuse plans, the UK just experienced its hottest summer on record, with drought permits issued in several catchments. The need for reuse is clear, says Barry Hopton, Xylem, who in this Q&A outlines the proven technologies available to water companies. 

A zoo specialising in crocodile conservation has selected an enhanced effluent treatment solution from wastewater technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A planned site expansion, along with drainage challenges, prompted…