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The water industry is currently navigating turbulent waters, and Pennon Group’s recent financial results underscore the challenges that lie ahead. In the first half of the year, the utility company swung to a pre-tax loss of £13.8 million, a stark co

AtkinsRéalis has taken a significant leap forward in the water sector with the development of a groundbreaking digital tool aimed at transforming how wastewater and sewage sludge are treated. This innovative project, birthed from a collaboration with

Lee Zeldin’s recent appointment to a key position within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump is set to usher in a new era of water policy that could reshape the landscape of American infrastructure and environmental protec

The irrigation controller for agriculture market is on a robust growth trajectory, with projections indicating a leap from $1.24 billion in 2023 to $1.33 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. This surge is not mere

The Franklin project is making waves in the water sector, and it’s about time. Six water companies across Utah, Vermont, Indiana, and Oregon have taken a bold step by opening their doors to hackers, inviting them to scrutinize their computer systems

At the UKWIR Annual Conference 2024, Northumbrian Water’s chief executive Heidi Mottram made a compelling case for the transformative power of research and innovation in the water industry. With a room full of 160 delegates, she emphasized that innov

The water crisis in England is no longer a distant threat; it’s knocking on our doors. With a staggering deficit of 4 million litres predicted daily by 2050, the urgency to address this issue is palpable. The University of Surrey’s Institute for Sust

At the United Nations climate talks, where innovation meets urgency, a small but impactful initiative has emerged from Singapore that challenges perceptions of water reuse. Amidst the grand displays vying for attention, the unassuming aqua and purple

The upcoming evidence session by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) is set to be a pivotal moment for the water industry, particularly with the scrutiny of Ofwat’s leadership. As the water sector grapples with increasing challen

The urgency surrounding the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), colloquially dubbed ‘forever chemicals,’ has reached a fever pitch in the UK, thanks to a recent Policy Position Statement (PPS) issued by CIWEM, the Chartered Instituti