Since the beginning of 2026, Spain has been hit by seven major storms. This train of storms is trapped between two high‑pressure systems and therefore continues to discharge rainfall over the same region. That is why this is called an ‘Atmospheric River’. According to Juanma Moreno, president of the Andalusian region, this weather phenomenon, with […] The post Torrential ‘Atmospheric River’ hits Southern Spain appeared first on Water News Europe.

Ofwat has published its Final Climate Change Principles, setting out a principles-based framework to guide how water companies respond to the growing risks posed by climate change. The regulator...

"Comparing water pricing structures in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin, California, and Alberta reveals a universal truth: without systematic operational protocols, even the most sophisticated market mechanisms fail to deliver reliable water service."

Copper prices hit record highs above $13,000/tonne. For utilities facing EPA lead pipe mandates, operational excellence—not bigger budgets—determines survival

As AI pervades every sector, data center water consumption is under scrutiny—but the headlines often miss the nuance. While global DC water use is projected to reach 3 trillion liters annually by 2025 (potentially 7× higher by 2050 without mitigation), context matters: 60% of the water footprint comes from electricity generation, not cooling. The real challenge? 43% of data centers operate in high water-stress areas. From Spain's emergency permit bans to Amsterdam's consumption cuts, the global regulatory landscape is tightening.

By 2030, global water demand is set to outpace supply by 40%. This isn't a distant crisis; it's unfolding now. Falling reservoir levels and rising populations are forcing utilities to look beyond...