Local campaigners launch Crowdfunder to protect River Kent from water pollution
Local campaigners have launched a crowdfunding initiative to protect the River Kent from water pollution - the Clean River Kent Campaign has 4 weeks to raise £1,500 to support a volunteer-led citizen science testing programme through to October 2022.
Wessex Water - findings from industry-first wetlands in South Glos could pave way for wider water sector
Constructed wetlands could successfully deliver a natural alternative to chemically treating wastewater before it is returned to the environment, according to the findings an investigation by Wessex Water on its pioneering site at Cromhall Water Recycling Centre.
Future Water calls for major changes to OFWAT Innovation Fund
A leading UK water industry association is calling for major changes to water sector regulator’s OFWAT Innovation Fund.
Environment Agency review of emerging regional water resources plans - "environmental enhancements were variable and did not meet expectations in some places"
The Environment Agency’s review of emerging regional water resources plans says that environmental enhancements set out in the plans were variable and did not meet expectations in some places.
WIF publishes paper on Best Value Decision Making using multi-capitals approach
The Water Industry Forum has today published its latest thought leadership paper on driving best value decision making within the water sector using a multi-capitals approach.
UK water sector must prioritise supply chain resilience
The importance of supply chain resilience in the water sector was the overarching message from Baroness Brown, speaking at a British Water reception held at the House of Lords this week.
Thames21 calls on Government to act now to ban plastic in wet wipes to protect River Thames
Environmental charity Thames21 is calling on government to take immediate steps to ban plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this pollution ending up in the River Thames and in the wider natural environment - as it announces the results of the latest Big Wet Wipe Count.
Europe’s leading fat, oil and grease (FOG) summit to bring water and hospitality sectors together
Europe’s leading fat, oil and grease (FOG) summit will bring together the hospitality sector and the water industry to develop collaborative and sustainable solutions to keep sewer networks clear.
Environment Agency starts regular water quality testing as bathing water season begins for 2022
The bathing water season started on 15 May in England with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites until the end of September.
Updated Water Industry National Environment Programme roadmap published
The updated roadmap for the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) plan for long-term WINEP improvement has now been published.
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
- What the UK can learn from Europe to make bathing spots safe
- Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales withdraw applications for River Severn Drought Order
- Innovative batch delivery accelerates Severn Trent WINEP phosphorus work, improving 500 km of rivers
- Desalination: Veolia strengthens position as a global leader with major Middle East contracts
- 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
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.