PR24: Charting the Course for a Resilient and Sustainable Water Future

The 2024 Price Review (PR24) by Ofwat marks a pivotal moment in the regulation of water services in England and Wales. PR24 sets the framework for water companies from 2025 to 2030 with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and customer service.

Plugging the Leaks: Digital Innovations in Non-Revenue Water Management

Water utilities across the world face a hidden crisis—Non-Revenue Water (NRW). This is water that has been treated and distributed but is never billed due to leaks, theft, or inaccurate metering.

Back in Public Hands? Is there a Case for Renationalising England’s Water?

In the early days of the new Labour government, bold moves have already begun to reshape key sectors of Britain’s infrastructure. From allowing rail operator licences to expire, paving the way for a publicly run rail network, to re-establishing state ownership of British Steel and launching the publicly owned Great British Energy company, there’s a clear shift in direction.

More Than a Splash: Songkran and Thailand’s Sacred Water Story

Every April, Thailand bursts into vibrant celebration as locals and tourists alike partake in the nationwide water festival known as Songkran.

The Green Thread: How Hemp is Weaving a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing

In the quest for more sustainable ways of producing everyday goods, an ancient plant is enjoying a 21st-century renaissance. Hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species, is emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional, resource-intensive materials used in manufacturing.

Fortifying Water Systems: The Imperative of Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure

Water is life—but it’s also increasingly a target. As digital transformation sweeps through the water sector, from smart meters to AI-powered monitoring, the cyber threats lurking behind these innovations have grown equally sophisticated.

Green Energy, Fossil Fuel Prices: Why Are We Still Paying Dirty?

As the United Kingdom races towards net zero, our electricity grid is getting cleaner by the year. Wind turbines now dot the coastlines and rolling hills, solar panels shimmer on rooftops, and nuclear power continues to provide a steady, low-carbon base. And yet, despite this greening of the grid, electricity bills for homes and businesses still hinge on the volatile prices of fossil fuels—particularly gas.

Harnessing AI: Transforming Water Management for a Sustainable Future

CRISPR Meets Wastewater: A New Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. As bacteria evolve to withstand even our most powerful drugs, once-treatable infections are becoming life-threatening again.

Britain's Climate Crossroads: Navigating Water Scarcity and Environmental Challenges in 2025

As the United Kingdom strides into 2025, the nation finds itself at a pivotal juncture concerning climate patterns, water resources, and environmental sustainability.

Building Blocks: Why the UK’s Small Construction Firms Are Under Pressure — and Why It Matters for Sustainability

Small construction firms have long been at the heart of the UK’s built environment — shaping local communities, restoring heritage buildings, and responding flexibly to regional housing needs

Water Matters Magazine March 2025

Our monthly magazine for March 2025 is out now!