Court of Appeal reduces Thames Water pollution fine
The Court of Appeal has reduced a fine imposed on Thames Water for spilling sodium hypochlorite into the River Wandle in September 2007 during cleaning at Beddington sewage plant which killed 7,000 fish.
Welsh Water to restructure to meet efficiency challenge – 300 jobs to go
Welsh Water is to undertake the biggest re-structuring of the company since it was bought by Glas Cymru and became a “not-for-profit” company - to meet the toughest efficiency targets the company has ever faced. 300 jobs will go over the next five years.
Atkins remains confident about full year performance
Design and engineering consultancy group WS Atkins plc has published a confident Interim Management Statement for the period from 1 October 2009 to date.
General Demolition “demolished” by water bill
A Surrey demolition firm which went to extraordinary lengths to avoid paying six years’ worth of water and sewage charges – even changing its name twice - has now gone into liquidation, snubbing a County Court judgement to pay up.
Further clean-up cash for River Tame
United Utilities is planning an £8 million clean-up programme for the River Tame. The water company has met with local councillors and members of the public to outline plans to upgrade the sewer network around Stalybridge.
Environment Agency outlines flood investment plans for Thames region
The Environment Agency today announced how it will use £99.6m central Government funding to reduce the risk of flooding across the Thames region for the year to March 2011.
New environmental scheme for uplands farmers
Defra has launched a new payment scheme for hill farmers who protect and look after England’s iconic uplands.
United Utilities gets major flood relief schemes under way
United Utilities is getting two major £400,000 flood defence projects under way. Both projects - valued at £600K and £400K respectively - are intended to prevent homes flooding with sewage during heavy rain.
Pennon Group issues upbeat interim statement
Pennon Group Plc, owners of South West Water, has today issued an upbeat interim trading statement saying that financial performance since 1 October 2009 has been in line with management expectations.
200m Crossness upgrade to protect River Thames
Thames Water is carrying out a £200million upgrade at Crossness Sewage Treatment Works in east London.
News Showcase
-
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- South East Water announces former Pennon Group Chief Operating Officer John Halsall as CEO-Designate
- Growing uptake of satellite technology - bridging the connectivity barrier for smarter water networks
- MPs on EFRA Committee to question experts on response to UK's growing threat of wildfires
- Majority of EFRA Committee recommendations in report on human cost of coastal erosion dismissed in government's response
- Business Stream publishes first annual report highlighting service and sustainability progress
- Royal Household awards £2.3 million contract for water hygiene maintenance services
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.
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.