Water for the Dome

The conclusion of EP’s plenary vote on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive secures financing for environmental protection by implementing the Polluter Pays Principle, lessening financial burden on citizens.

Sometimes there are moments that surprise even experts. This was the case recently when a dewatering pump survived a drop test from a height of seven metres – which was not really to be expected.

The water sector is at the forefront of the UK’s sustainability revolution, but this is not without its challenges. The need for greater investment, underpinned by robust data, was the subject of British Water’s second annual Creating a More Sustainable Water Sector Conference in Manchester on 21 March 2024.

Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle, Taikan Oki has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2024.

On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide.

Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions.