Innovative solution from NI Water to wastewater issues reopens Newry for new development
An innovative solution from NI Water has enabled the reopening of Newry for new development – the town’s development was stalled by severe wastewater issues, including overloaded treatment works and storm overflows, with a traditional £107 million fix deemed unaffordable.
Uisce Éireann set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin
Uisce Éireann is set to commence essential water main replacement works in Knockdrin, Co Westmeath, which will improve the security of water supply and significantly reduce high levels of leakage in the area.
Chair of Portsmouth Water Independent Challenge Group says key aspect of role will be early involvement in major projects
Stef Nienaltowski, Chair of the Independent Challenge Group (ICG) for Portsmouth Water which formally launched in the last week of June, says a key aspect of the ICG’s role will be early involvement in major projects.
Yorkshire Water progresses £3.1 million investment in Stamford Bridge WwTW upgrade
Yorkshire Water is progressing its £3.1 million investment in a major improvement scheme to upgrade and increase capacity at its Stamford Bridge wastewater treatment works.
United Utilities to start work on £24.5 million project to construct 30m deep storm tank to ease flooding and reduce spills
United Utilities is getting ready to start work on a major £24.5 million investment project to create a vast new underground stormwater storage tank in Blackburn to ease flooding and reduce spills.
Uisce Éireann welcomes EPA Report highlighting continued progress in delivering safe drinking water
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the latest Drinking Water Report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which confirms that Ireland’s public drinking water supplies continue to meet exceptionally high standards, with over 99.8% compliance with microbiological and chemical standards.
Uisce Éireann invests record €1.3 billion-plus in 2024 in water services for Ireland
Uisce Éireann has published its Annual Report for 2024 which shows that the utility invested a record €1.372 billion in critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
United Utilities starts work on £5 million upgrade to increase capacity at its Bexton Road storm overflow
United Utilities has started work on upgrading its Bexton Road storm overflow capacity to reduce the number of times that the overflow operates during heavy rain.
Southern Water invests £8.2 million in Kent treatment site upgrade
Southern Water is investing £8.2 million in an upgrade at its Rainham Wastewater Treatment Works in Kent improve its storm storage capacity at the site.
United Utilities invests £48 million in upgrade at Lancaster WwTW to improve water quality in Morecambe Bay
United Utilities is investing £48 million to upgrade Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Works and improve water quality in Morecambe Bay.
News Showcase
-
Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Scottish Water awards multi million pound contract for digital transformation services
- South West Water and Uni of Exeter publish new research on how machine learning can tackle lead pipe challenges
- United Utilities flags up use of low carbon construction solutions at three sites
- EA publishes new report on long-term investment scenarios for flood and coastal erosion risk management
- Ordnance Survey research shows climate risk tops data confidence concerns for UK businesses
- Environment Agency reviews approaches to assessing PFAS thresholds for water
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.
Top Stories
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.