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Celebrate excellence in the UK water sector by nominating outstanding individuals and organisations for the 2026 Future Water Awards, recognising emerging talent, people, and above-and-beyond contributions.

The Government’s Water Sector White Paper marks a defining moment for industry reform, setting out a clear path toward a single integrated regulator and a new supervisory, delivery-focused model. In this CEO blog, Future Water reflects on what the reforms mean for regulation, resilience, transition risk, and how the Association will support the sector through the changes ahead.

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is expanding its deployment of Flygt Concertor intelligent pumping systems after a successful trial that achieved 40% energy savings and reduced blockages. This initiative supports their broader goals of pollution reduction and carbon neutrality by 2040.

As the UK water sector enters 2026, it faces critical challenges in governance, capability, and public trust. Future Water Association aims to facilitate practical changes to improve system performance and accountability.

The Future Water Association reflects on a successful 2025, highlighting key achievements in events, policy influence, and member engagement, while looking forward to its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Future Water's recent event examined the potential of nature-based solutions in the water sector, discussing innovative approaches to sustainable urban drainage systems and urban resilience.