siteadmin
House of Lords drought inquiry hears from senior water companies representatives
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by hearing from water company representatives.
Affinity Water appoints Mark Garth as new Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Water has announced the appointment of Mark Garth as Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Affinity Water. He will join Affinity Water as CEO during the first half of 2026, following his notice period.
Government says millions of pounds in water company fines used to power local-led restoration
The government says water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.
United Utilities - £4.5m project gets underway to upgrade 10km of Cheshire water pipes
Work is underway on a £4.5 million United Utilities project to upgrade nearly 10km of water network in the Tarporley area of Cheshire.
Thames Water awards £6 million AMP8 contract for debt management system replacement
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for debt management system replacement with an estimated value of £6 million (inc VAT).
Cheshire East Council tenders c £4m framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services
Cheshire East Borough Council has gone out to tender with a framework contract for construction related professional consultancy services worth an estimated value of £3.924 million (inc VAT).
Scottish Water to start work on major £3 million storm overflow project in Edinburgh
Scottish Water is about to get work underway on a major £3 million storm overflow project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre – while access to properties will be maintained, the road will be closed for approximately six months from 25 January 2026.
Uisce Éireann - major upgrade for Kilsheelan wastewater plant confirmed and preparation to start for tendering of construction phase
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the announcement that planning permission has been granted for a major upgrade to Kilsheelan’s wastewater treatment plant, bringing a significant boost to the village’s infrastructure and future growth.
Mining Remediation Authority awards new £203 million operation and maintenance contract to Alpheus Environmental Ltd
The Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract with an estimated value of £203 million to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus Environmental Ltd.
Mixed response to government plans for reform in Water White Paper
The government plans for reform in the Water White Paper have so far received a series of mixed responses this morning – ranging from a whole-hearted welcome, cautious optimism and disappointment.
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
- Caroline Douglass, Executive Director, Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environment Agency to make keynote speech at Floodex 2026
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Mining Remediation Authority - Seaham Garden Village mine water heat network wins national award
- South West Water begins next phase of work in Lyme Regis to reduce storm overflows
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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
- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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.