Noticias sobre Europe
Ireland’s drinking water remains safe, but EPA calls for greater resilience
Ireland's public drinking water continues to meet exceptionally high standards, with 99.8% compliance recorded in 2025, though 35 supplies remain on the EPA's at risk list.
UK commits £47 million to restore England’s peatlands
The UK government has announced £47 million in new funding to protect and restore England's peatlands, aiming to cut carbon emissions, strengthen flood and wildfire resilience, and support rural livelihoods.
Ukraine sets out $17.5 billion roadmap for water sector transformation
Ukraine's water and sanitation sector had systemic problems long before February 2022.
GWF acquires i2O Water assets to expand integrated smart water network capabilities
Swiss utility metering and smart water technology company GWF AG has acquired the assets of UK-based i2O Water Ltd., a specialist in pressure management and leakage reduction technologies for water distribution networks.
RSE female led team delivers landmark £72m water treatment upgrade
Female delivery manager at water technology firm RSE is driving innovation in the water industry as work nears completion on what is set to become the world’s largest ceramic membrane treatment plant.
Severn Trent Water launches procurement for tank cover systems across its wastewater network
Severn Trent Water has issued a tender for the design, supply and installation of impermeable cover systems for wastewater and water treatment tanks, as part of its AMP8 Net Zero Investment Programme to reduce process emissions across its treatment assets.
Uisce Éireann completes €50 million wastewater upgrade in north Donegal
Uisce Éireann has completed a €50 million wastewater infrastructure project in north Donegal, marking the largest investment of its kind delivered by the utility in the county.
European Commission approves €846 million for Spain’s recovery after Valencia floods
The European Commission has approved a payment of €846 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support Spain's recovery following the severe floods that affected the Valencia region in October 2024.
Flocean begins freshwater production from subsea desalination system
Flocean has announced that its subsea desalination system, Flocean One, has reached "first water" and is now producing freshwater at full capacity.
From infrastructure to intelligent irrigation: a new approach to water management in Spain
Spain’s irrigation sector has undergone significant transformation in recent years.
Greater Dublin Drainage Project gathers pace with start of preparatory works
Ireland's national water utility Uisce Éireann has confirmed that preparatory works have begun on the Greater Dublin Drainage (GDD) Project, following the submission of a planning application in December 2025.
South East Water appoints John Halsall as CEO-Designate
South East Water has named John Halsall as Chief Executive Officer-Designate, effective immediately, as the company navigates a period of significant operational and reputational pressure.
Kier secures £101 million contract to drive Bridgwater Tidal Barrier to next phase
The Environment Agency and Somerset Council have awarded a £101 million (approximately $133.7 million) Construction Continuation Contract to infrastructure firm Kier, marking a significant step forward in the delivery of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme.
Water resilience and circular economy come together at EU high-level roundtable
The European Commission convened a high-level roundtable on water and circular economy on 18 June, gathering stakeholders from across industry, utilities, research, civil society and EU institutions to push forward the vision of a water-smart, resource-efficient Europe.
France’s largest agricultural wastewater reuse project goes live in drought-hit south
A treated wastewater reuse installation described as the largest of its kind in France for agricultural irrigation has been inaugurated in Argelès-sur-Mer, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, one of the regions most affected by drought in recent years.
Xylem Vue: How digital transformation is making Europe’s water sector more proactive
Smart water meters are becoming strategic assets, highlighting the value of data as a tool for better decision-making, smoother operations and more efficient management of water resources.
Ofwat sets out a plan to bring AI into the heart of the water sector
The water regulator for England and Wales has published its first artificial intelligence adoption plan, outlining how it intends to guide water companies through responsible AI use during a period of significant regulatory transition.
South East Water to roll out smart meters to 900,000 customers by 2035
South East Water is rolling out smart meter technology across its supply area as part of a programme to replace around 900,000 water meters by 2035, providing customers with near real-time consumption data and supporting faster leak detection.
ICEYE to provide satellite flood monitoring across Norway
Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has contracted ICEYE, a Finnish satellite intelligence company, to deploy a nationwide flood monitoring service covering mainland Norway and Svalbard.
De Nora strengthens water treatment safety offering with ChlorGuard acquisition
Italian multinational Industrie De Nora has strengthened its portfolio of gas handling technologies through the acquisition of ChlorGuard® safety shutdown systems from PSI Global, a move aimed at enhancing its offering for municipal and industrial water treatment facilities worldwide.