Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
Water Breakthrough Challenge 7 to award £50 million to accelerate transformational innovation in water sector
The Water Innovation Fund has launched the seventh Water Breakthrough Challenge, which will award up to £50 million to collaborative innovations that tackle the water sector’s biggest issues. Read more
Abu Dhabi set to welcome 2026 UN Water Conference in December
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome the 2026 UN Water Conference – the UAE and Senegal will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi from 8–10 December 2026. Read more
Ofwat consults on proposed new approach to leakage reporting methodology
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed new approach to the methodolgy used by the water companies for reporting leakage. Read more
Environment Agency publishes major update to MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment
The Environment Agency has published a major update to the MCERTS flowmeter scheme for water flow monitoring equipment – the scheme has been substantially revised. Read more
BPF Pipes Group 2024 Trenchless Technology review says trenchless pipe rehabilitation is better for the environment
The British Plastics Federation Pipes Group has published a new review - Environmental Impact of Trenchless Technology 2024 – which suggests that trenchless pipe rehabilitation is better for the environment.
LibDems call for water companies to become public benefit companies and Ofwat to be replaced with "tough new regulator"
The Liberal Democrats’ Election Manifesto is calling for water companies to be transformed into public benefit companies, bonuses for water chiefs to be banned until discharges and leaks end and Ofwat to be replaced with a tough new regulator with new powers to prevent sewage dumps.
Murphy further strengthens financial position in 2023 - profits up 50%, strong order book increases 31% to over £3.3 billion
Specialist engineering and construction company Murphy further strengthened financial position in 2023 - profits were up 50%, while an already strong order book increased by 31% from 2022 to over £3.3 billion of contracted revenues, according to its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Severn Trent Plc group turnover rises to £2.34bn in 2023-24 - up from £2.165bn in 2022/23
Severn Trent Plc has delivered a robust financial performance in 2023-24, with group turnover rising to £2,338.2 million in 2023-24 from £2,165.1 million in 2022/23, while profit before interest and tax (PBIT) rose to £511.8 million in 2023-24 (2022/23: £508.8 million) according to its preliminary Announcement of Annual Results for the year to 31 March 2024 released today.
United Utilities appoints Jacobs - VolkerStevin J.V. to AMP8 Construction Delivery Partner framework
C2V, a Jacobs and VolkerStevin joint venture, has been appointed by United Utilities as Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) to support their major AMP8 capital investment programme - the most ambitious and challenging programme United Utilities has ever delivered.
Anglian Water set to invest half billion-pound in 2024 to protect environment, cut storm spills and prevent pollutions
After the wettest winter on record for the East of England, Anglian Water has outlined its plans for additional work to protect the environment - in total, an investment of almost half a billion pounds will be spent this year alone.
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
Generate more business
Increase your sales by targeting Waterbriefing's named readership of over 8000 water industry professionals:
Showcase your Company
Include news about your latest product or technology and receive home page coverage. Click here.
Join our Directory
Make it easy for prospective customers to find out about your services. Click here.
Promote your Story
Make your company news the first story Waterbriefing users see, via our scrolling news feature. Click here.
Place an Advert
Promote your expertise through an online banner ad, with packages to suit every budget. Click here.
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.
