Sewage monitoring to be used as advance warning system to detect new coronavirus outbreaks
Sewage monitoring is being established across the UK as part of an advance warning system to detect new outbreaks of coronavirus.
United Utilities uses giant batteries to power Preston WwTW with solar energy
Giant rechargeable batteries have been installed in United Utilities’ Clifton Marsh wastewater treatment works to help power the plant with its own solar energy.
MPs to hold evidence session to explore potential of offshore wind
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will be holding an evidence session this week on offshore wind. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will be holding an evidence session this week on offshore wind.
Covid19 lockdown - online commissioning and eServices for Landia cuts costs by up to 90%
Wastewater technology specialists Landia have reported significant cost and environmental benefits from the new online commissioning of its pumping and mixing equipment it has implemented in response to the Coronavirus lockdown.
Yorkshire Water chooses Stantec to configure its proactive flood alarm pilot programme
Yorkshire Water has commissioned Stantec to configure and implement its Flood Alarm Tool to process real time data from a total of 4000 monitor locations together with now-cast radar rainfall data across urban areas in West Yorkshire.
AmeyVTOL trials UK first ‘beyond visual line of sight’ drone inspection
AmeyVTOL has successfully demonstrated the first drone inspection of UK infrastructure to go beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS).
Stonbury opts for Augmented Reality to transform communication and training
Specialist water industry contractor Stonbury has invested in Augmented Reality software which brings print to life and delivers an interactive and immersive learning experience, with the use of video, animation and much more, to effectively engage staff in all areas of communication, education and training.
Coronavirus lockdown - digital workplace strategy comes into its own at Affinity Water
The digital workplace strategy Affinity Water put in place from 2018/2019 has come into its own - over 800 Affinity Water staff are now working from home to keep vital services running during the Coronavirus lockdown.
House of Commons EAC launches new inquiry into UK technology innovations and climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry considering how British technology innovation could hold the key to tackling climate change, with an early focus on offshore wind.
Sludge dewatering technology set to deliver lower Totex and Whole Life Cost savings in AMP7 for South West Water
The successful trial of an alternative sludge dewatering technology to potentially replace existing centrifuge assets at South West Water’s Plymouth wastewater treatment works has demonstrated significant cost and energy savings.
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
- Drought - Thames Water warns months of sustained rainfall still needed to rebuild supplies
- Government to set up eight new regional water councils in England with greater say over billions of pounds of water investment
- Water sector experts set to discuss major water infrastructure projects and upgrades at keynote conference
- Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
- United Utilities completes £1.5 million storm overflow project to boost water quality in River Lune
- Northumbrian Water set to start work on £23 million Cambois investment in Northumberland
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
- Government to set up eight new regional water councils in England with greater say over billions of pounds of water investment
- Water sector experts set to discuss major water infrastructure projects and upgrades at keynote conference
- Water sector reform - EFRA Committee calls on Government to close loopholes on pollution reporting and let Ministers wield threat of special administration
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.