South East Water meter rollout continues in Aldershot
South East Water’s programme to install domestic water meters is continuing - the company will be fitting more than 9,000 meters for customers in Aldershot and surrounding villages, where one is not already installed.
Northern Ireland Water industrial action suspended
The GMB and other unions have suspended industrial action in Northern Ireland Water while a new offer in the pensions dispute is put to members.
Balfour Beatty: 2014 UK construction profits cut by further £70 million
Balfour Beatty has today announced that profits in its UK construction business will be reduced by a further £70 million following the findings from the review of the business by KPMG.
Early involvement and prebuild saves construction time on Wessex Water Grid
Security kiosks from Technocover, pre-built and pre-fitted with M&E services, have saved build time on Wessex Water’s new ‘Water Supply Grid’.
Portsmouth Water accepts Ofwat Final Determination
Portsmouth Water has written to the water industry regulator confirming its acceptance of Ofwat’s Final Determination for its AMP6 Business Plan.
Sutton and East Surrey Water accepts Ofwat decision on AMP6 plan
Sutton and East Surrey Water has accepted Ofwat’s Final Determination on the company’s AMP6 Business Plan for 2015 – 2020. (Editorial correction: This story has now been updated)
Difficult start to Maidstone water main upgrade
South East Water has reported that progress in Maidstone to upgrade an old water main has been slower than expected after large underground concrete blocks and old utility services were discovered this week.
United Utilities unveils £100m AMP6 bathing water plans
United Utilities is holding two public exhibitions this week to explain the £100 million-plus programme of work it is planning over the next five years to upgrade the sewer network along the Fylde Coast in a bid to help further clean up the sea off the coast of Blackpool.
NI Water:ongoing supply disruption leaves 9,000 homes without water
Northern Ireland Water is facing ongoing water supply disruption as the industrial dispute with union members over proposed pension changes continues.
Balfour Beatty appoints Chief Financial Officer
International infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has today announced the appointment of Philip Harrison as Chief Financial Offi
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
- 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
- Executive pay - Environment Secretary warns water bosses must not be rewarded for failure by another name
- Thames Water updates plans forTeddington Direct River Abstraction project
- Southern Water expands multi-million pound programme to reduce storm overflows into new Hampshire communities
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.