Ofwat proposes principles to increase public value in the water sector
Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling on the water companies to seek additional social and environmental value through the delivery of their services.
RAPID - water companies in England submit 15 strategic resource schemes to Regulators’ Alliance
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has this week received submissions for 15 strategic water resource schemes from nine English water companies, including proposals for new water resources and inter-regional water transfers.
Government publishes updated water resources planning guideline for water companies and regional bodies
The Government has published a detailed and updated water resources planning guideline for water companies in England and Wales – and says it is also relevant to those organisations responsible for producing regional water resource plans.
Ofwat closes investigation into Wessex Water’s arrangements to sell biogas to Wessex Water Enterprises
Ofwat has closed its investigation into the arrangements between Wessex Water to sell biogas and biosolids and its associate, Wessex Water Enterprises Ltd (WWE).
Yorkshire Water welcomes new Government measures to reduce water usage as ‘significant step forward’
Yorkshire Water has welcomed the Government’s announcement of new measures to reduce personal water use.
Government announces new water saving measures to safeguard water supplies in England
The Government has today announced new water saving measures to safeguard supplies, encourage water efficient products and introduce a more consistent approach to leakage; seven new areas in the South, East and the Midlands have also been designated as in serious water stress.
Ofwat: transformation of water sector over next 30 years will require "significant new investment"
David Black, Interim Chief Executive at Ofwat has said that the transformation of the UK water sector over the next 30 years will require significant new investment.
EA Chief tells MPs “we would like to see eye-watering fines for water companies” in prosecutions
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, has told the Parliamentary Committee currently conducting an inquiry into water quality in rivers that he would like to see “eye-watering fines” for water companies.
EA consults on MoD plan to release radioactivity-contaminated rainwater directly into River Tamar from Devonport naval base
The Environment Agency is consulting on a proposal for HMNB Devonport naval base to change the way it disposes of rainwater contaminated by trace amounts of radioactivity at its Plymouth dockyard.
Ofwat plans to allow £83.33m additional totex for Anglian Water Elsham DPC project
Ofwat is planning to allow £83.33m additional totex to enable Anglian Water to deliver components of its Direct Procurement for Customers Elsham Transfer and Treatment scheme project in-house.
Government adopts Marine Plans for England’s seas drawn up by Marine Management Organisation
The Government has adopted and published the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans produced by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
Ofwat says pandemic has worsened problems for customers struggling with bills and poor mental health
Ofwat says the pandemic has exacerbated problems faced by customers struggling with bills and poor mental health – the regulator is calling on the water companies to do more to help.
News Showcase
-
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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Caroline Douglass, Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environment Agency to make keynote speech at Floodex 2026
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Mining Remediation Authority - Seaham Garden Village mine water heat network wins national award
- South West Water begins next phase of work in Lyme Regis to reduce storm overflows
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames 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
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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.