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Peatland burning to be banned to protect nature-rich habitats
As part of government water management plans to improve water and air quality, help protect local communities from flooding, provide wildlife with valuable habitats and support car…
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Spotlight on: The Hampshire Water Transfer & Water Recycling Project
Water is one of the most precious resources on earth and without it, life as we know it would simply grind to a halt… but, despite this, resources are coming under increasing amounts of pressure from a variety of different angles, including climate change, population growth, urbanisation, pollution and water mismanagement. It’s expected that the […]
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Water efficiency of new-build homes revealed
The growing water crisis is undeniable and its effects are going to be felt increasingly around the world as time goes on, with demand for freshwater expected to outstrip supply by 40 per cent by 2030, so it’s paramount that action is taken now and urgently to address the situation and prioritise sustainable water management […]
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Consumer interest in water sustainability ‘on the rise’
Paying close attention to consumer interest and demand is paramount for any business keen to thrive and grow, and one of the most pressing matters affecting the general public these days is, of course, climate change and the environment. There are many different aspects of the climate crisis driven by rising global temperatures, including extreme […]
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Spotlight on: Forever chemical water pollution at RAF bases
The global water crisis is, of course, characterised by a lack of supply, with resources around the world at risk because of the combined forces of climate change, extreme weather events, population growth and increasing urbanisation… but it’s also essential that we consider water quality at the same time – and pollution is a growing […]
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Could groundwater detection tool provide off-grid supplies?
For many UK businesses, water supplies are relatively straightforward, with a mains connection or established piping linking the premises with the source. However, this is not always the case. For companies close to water infrastructure, it may be simple enough to get connected and while problems like leaks can occur, they should mostly be simple […]
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World Drought Atlas launch highlights global threat
With the spate of storms that have hit the UK over the autumn and early winter bringing heavy rain and flooding in low-lying places, it might be assumed that this is the one major water management challenge facing the UK. Flooding is certainly a challenge, with water companies arguing that they can only deal with […]
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Record cyber attacks affecting UK water supplies, study shows
As beneficial as it undoubtedly is being so technologically connected in the 21st century, there are a few drawbacks to be aware of – and one of the main ones is that systems and networks are now becoming increasingly vulnerable to attacks by cyber criminals. No industry or sector is exempt from this and utility […]
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East of England challenges: water scarcity, population growth and climate change
While there can be no denying that each region around the UK will face their own set of unique challenges in the future, it seems that the east of England in particular has potentially hard times ahead, with new research revealing that the next 20 years will see significant rainfall decreases, record high temperatures and […]
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Key recommendations for the transition to a circular water economy
Sustainable resource management is essential in the 21st century, particularly where water is concerned, as reliable water supply underpins every aspect of society and without this, our way of life would be at serious risk. Of course, this is something that we’re already starting to see in many parts of the world, with water stress […]
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Spotlight on: Water quality in the north-east
It’s hard to escape the fact these days that the UK’s water quality is in dire straits, with pollution incidents on the rise thanks to agriculture, surface water runoff, forever chemicals, more regular extreme weather events like drought and flooding, and the use of combined sewer overflows. Despite increasingly intense public outcry about the situation, […]
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140m litres of raw sewage ‘dumped’ into Lake Windermere
The UK’s sewage crisis is now well documented, with water suppliers the length and breadth of the country facing increasing levels of criticism because of the use of combined sewer overflows (much of which is illegal and outside the remit of environmental permits) and the toll this is taking on the nation’s waterways. However, it […]
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Water industry nationalisation: Will it happen?
The UK’s water industry is in disarray, this cannot be denied. Water bills are on the rise, as are pollution levels and illegal sewage discharges by suppliers. Dividends are being handed out in record amounts, despite a lack of investment in much-needed infrastructure… and both the general public and the environment are bearing the brunt […]
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Spotlight on: water quality in Northern Ireland
When we think of the water crisis, we typically consider the amount of water that there is available – and water stress and scarcity are both topics that are often discussed within the context of population growth, climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events like drought and flooding. However, water quality is […]
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How can water be conserved while meeting AI innovation demand?
Earlier this year, we blogged about how essential data centres are to facilitate the level of connectivity that’s required for 21st century life to continue as we know it, as well as driving the emergence of innovative new technology. The likes of servers, storage devices, networking equipment and so on are all absolute necessities these […]
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The wine industry and the water crisis
As one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, wine has certainly enjoyed a rich and illustrious history over the centuries, with its origins dating back thousands of years to 6000 BCE and Mesopotamia (now Iraq and Iran), where the very first vineyards were established and the very first wines produced. Since then, […]
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Water supplier sewage spills: 11 Ofwat enforcement cases now open
Water quality in the UK has been a growing problem over the last few years, put under pressure from the likes of agricultural pollution, industrial pollution, urban pollution and sewage… so much so, in fact, that just 14 per cent of the nation’s waterways are currently classified as having good ecological status. While there are […]
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Despite the rain, potential UK water shortages still loom
The last 18 months leading up to March 2024 saw a record amount of rainfall across England, with Press Association analysis of Met Office statistics showing that 1,695.9mm of rain has fallen since October 2022. This, the Guardian reports, is the highest level for any 18-month period in the country since comparable data first started […]
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Water recycling and why it’s becoming increasingly important
Tackling the water crisis will involve a wide range of different strategies and approaches, with each nation around the world finding the best solutions to suit their specific set of water-related issues… but one such solution that can very much be universally applied is the concept of water recycling. Also known as water reuse or […]
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Recommendations announced that will improve UK’s water future
Over the last few years, more and more people have become aware there is a global water crisis, and the UK needs to do more to protect its water health for future generations. According to the World Wildlife Fund, 1.1 billion people around the world do not have access to water. Even more frighteningly, 2.7 […]
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