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Power Plastics, a Yorkshire-based manufacturer, has secured a renewed five-year approval from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This approval, under Regulation 31(4)(a) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 201

Smartvatten, a European leader in sustainable digital water management, has acquired LeakLook, a Finnish innovator in submetering and IoT-enabled water monitoring for real estate. This strategic move aims to create a unified platform to meet the grow

The Ofwat Innovation Fund has launched its sixth Water Breakthrough Challenge, injecting up to £50 million into collaborative innovations aimed at tackling the water sector’s most pressing challenges. This initiative underscores a strategic shift in

The West Country is taking a bold step towards securing its water future, with plans for a second reservoir in Cheddar that could redefine the region’s approach to water management. This isn’t just about building infrastructure; it’s about fostering

Emerson’s latest release of AspenTech v15 is set to shake up the water, sanitation, and drainage sector, bringing a wave of industrial AI capabilities that could redefine operational efficiency and sustainability efforts. The software’s expanded feat

Yorkshire Water is stepping up its game in the battle against water leakage, injecting £16 million this year into a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing leakage by 15% by 2030. This initiative is not just about plugging leaks; it’s a forward-thin

Ofwat, the water industry regulator, has launched a consultation that could reshape how large business customers are charged for water, with a focus on promoting water efficiency and tackling water scarcity. The consultation, “Promoting water efficie

The UK’s water industry has solidified its position as the second-largest contributor to the nation’s safe digging industry, recording over 1 million underground asset searches in 2024. This represents 27.5% of the 3.9 million searches made across th

GTEC Training, a specialist in building services and renewable energy training, has secured official accreditation from CABWI (Certification and Awarding Body for the Water Industry). This accreditation allows GTEC to deliver CABWI-certified courses,

Mexico City’s recent deluge has exposed the vulnerabilities of its hydraulic infrastructure, with June’s rainfall exceeding 164 million cubic meters—more than double the amount recorded in the same month last year. This historic rainfall, which inclu