2015 U.S. Water Prize winners announced
The U.S. Water Alliance has announced the 5th annual U.S. Water Prize winners for 2015: the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department, California; Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California; and The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
CECA: UK Guarantees for infrastructure shore up recovery
Civils contractors today said that government guarantees for new infrastructure projects have played a vital role in returning the economy to growth.
Cuadrilla asks Lancs Council to defer planning decision on fracking
Cuadrilla Resources has written to the Chair of Lancashire County Council’s Development Control Committee asking for its planning applications for shale gas exploration at two proposed sites to be deferred pending further public consultation.
Heineken to participate in new water stewardship scheme
Global drinks company Heineken is participating in a new scheme set up by United Utilities and Business in the Community to make businesses aware that action on water needs to be taken seriously to save every drop for the future.
CCWater:leakage and sewer flooding top water sector concerns
A new report by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has highlighted plugging rising leakage levels and reducing the number of sewer flooding incidents as pressing priorities for the water industry.
Lancs Council officers recommend refusal of Cuadrilla fracking applications
Planning officers at Lancashire County Council have recommended refusing two applications by oil and gas company Cuadrilla to explore for shale gas ahead of a meeting next week by the county council's Development Control Committee to consider them.
Water cos and builders set out best practice design principles for water mains
The Homebuilders Federation (HBF)and Water UK , the body which represents all the UK water companies, have agreed best practice principles for the design of on-site water mains constructed specifically for the purpose of new water connections to new build premises.
Environment Agency grants Cuadrilla shale gas permit
The Environment Agency has today granted the environmental permits Cuadrilla needs to carry out operations at their proposed shale gas exploration site at Preston New Road, Plumpton in Lancashire.
Business taskforce calls on UK industry to take urgent action on water
Business leaders on the BITC Water Taskforce, chaired by United Utilities CEO,Steve Mogford,are calling on their peers to tackle water issues in the UK.
Water tops World Economic Forum 2015 global risks ranking
For the first time water has topped the list in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 10th edition of the annual Global Risks report, which is published today, as the biggest societal and economic risk for the next ten years.
News Showcase
-
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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Stantec to support vital next stage of Poole Water Recycling and Transfer SRO
- AtkinsRéalis signs three-year framework extension with South East Water
- FDRI Digital Platform UKCEH launches major new Digital Platform to help UK tackle growing flood and drought risks
- Yorkshire Water begins £1 million mains replacement begins in Sessay
- Portsmouth Water partners with Ministry of Defence and Smarti on water-saving pilot project
- Anglian Water extends Samotics condition monitoring framework
Watch
-
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. -
Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.
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.