Water Plus CEO talks about prospects for competitive retail water market
Two and a half months into what looks like a promising start to the new competitive retail water market, Water Plus Chief Executive Officer Sue Amies-King reflects on progress to date.
Anglian Water launches its Big Conversation for AMP7 Business Plan
Anglian Water is launching its Big Conversation to hear customers’ views on key water issues to help shape its AMP7 business plan for the five years from 2020–2025 - a double-decker tour bus will visit more than 20 town centres and events throughout the East of England.
Welsh Water to invest £6.2m+ in Pembrokeshire WwTW upgrade
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is planning a multi-million pound upgrade to its Keeston and Clarbeston wastewater treatment works in Pembrokeshire will help protect the environment, reduce flooding and improve river and bathing water quality in the area for decades to come.
Scottish Water to invest around £17.5m in two major resilience projects
Communities in the Western Isles are to benefit from Scottish Water investment worth around £17.5 million in two major projects designed to boost the quality and resilience of water supplies.
Welsh Water announces £34m extra funding for customer investment
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, has announced how it will invest an extra £34 million with the publication of its annual results for 2016-17.
De Nora achieves approved contractor status with Guernsey Water
Italian multinational De Nora is has achieved Approved Contractor status with Guernsey Water following the stringent assessment of the company’s health and safety processes and procedures.
Castle Water grows Scottish customer base in Cobalt Water deal
The UK’s leading independent water retailer, Castle Water, has announced the acquisition of Cobalt Water, an independent retailer of water to business customers based in Ayr in Scotland.
Ofwat imposes £8.55m penalty on Thames Water for missing leakage target
Thames Water has missed its leakage target for the first time in 11 years, according to its Annual Report and Accounts for 2016-17 published today.
Scottish Water progresses new £24m strategic water mains project
Work is progressing on a major Scottish Water project to install a new £24 million strategic water main.
Irish Water officially opens new wastewater treatment plant in Castlecomer
Irish Water and Kilkenny County Council have welcomed the official opening of the new wastewater treatment plant in Castlecomer, which was completed as part of an overall investment of almost €6 million by the utility in upgrading and modernising the wastewater infrastructure in the county.
News Showcase
-
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Yorkshire Water tenders £31 million AMP8 contract for planning consultancy services
- Southern Water tenders AMP8 contract for standard and non-standard boundary boxes
- Yorkshire Water tenders £4.8 million contract for floating pontoon hire services
- Cambridge City Council awards c£200k contract for Sheep's Green watercourse restoration
- Severn Trent Water seeks supply chain engagement on proposed framework for digester cleansing & refurbishment
- Wildfires: Ministers to face questioning on preventing and responding to growing threat across Britain
Watch
-
Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.