Leaking pipe
Sewage leaked for more than 1.75m hours last year

That’s according to the latest report by the Environment Agency

Ofwat: ‘Water companies letting down environment’

Serious pollution incidents have risen from 2021 – and £132m in fines have been issued

‘Less pollution means smaller cockles’

Scientists were shocked to find they’ve not just been shrinking in the last 50 years, their mortality rate has risen too

Aberdeen University secures £220k to turn waste into hydrogen

The research could see organic matter in food waste, manure, wastewater and other biodegradable waste converted into hydrogen and used to power homes and businesses

Water tracking and technology identify £4m avoidable waste

Water is a whizz when it comes to driving efficiency at your organisation and reducing carbon emissions linked to your operation – but why?

Scottish Water completes battery storage installation

The project has been built at its wastewater treatment plant in Perth

United Utilities introduces wastewater treatment tech to slash emissions

The new system is forecast to lead to power savings of up to 84% compared to older models

Welsh Water commits to net zero by 2040

It has set an aim to cut carbon emissions by 90% by the end of the decade, investing £80m in research and innovation over the next five years

Turkey’s Sabanci Holding announces 2050 net zero emissions goal

The company is also working towards its target of zero waste, increasing its circular business model applications and reviewing its processes

United Utilities issues £300m sustainable bond

The eight-year bond will go towards projects that improve the resilience of water and wastewater infrastructure, reduce carbon emissions and support customers struggling to pay their bills