Lack of government support failing UK technological innovation
The Government does not have a coherent strategy to support the commercialisation of technological innovation in the UK, MPs have warned.
Water treatment system yields successful field results
A technology for cleaning frack and produced water has removed up to 99% of organic materials in initial field tests in California.
Tickets available for Innovate UK Technology Strategy Board
The Technology Strategy Board has announced that discounted, early bird tickets are now on sale for Innovate UK, the leading multi-sector, networking event for business at the Business Design Centre from 11-13 March 2013.
New flood defence technologies win share of £200k Defra funding
A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding to develop technology to tackle climate change and flooding, Environment Minister Lord de Mauley today announced.
Water aeration market to hit £5bn+ by 2020
Driven by the need for secondary wastewater treatment, the global water aeration market could nearly double in revenue by 2020, according to a new report.
Solar panels used to power remote water meters
Severn Trent Costain is successfully pioneering the use of solar panels to power remotely located water meters for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). 
Sewage-powered robot launched
A robot which is powered by human waste from Saltford sewage treatment works has been unveiled by Wessex Water.
Technology Strategy Board sets out £35M pa energy strategy to 2015
The Technology Strategy Board has published its new energy strategy for 2012 to 2015 setting out details of its proposed £35m per annum programme, in which offshore renewable energy, including wave and tidal power, plays a key role.
Imperial and NEC team up to bring water systems into digital age
Improving ageing Victorian water systems so that they can meet the UK’s growing needs will be the focus of a new partnership between Imperial College London and NEC Corporation.
WRc and utilities to run major wastewater dissolved oxygen monitors trial
WRc, working with a large group of the UK’s water utilities, will be conducting the most significant and comprehensive trial of wastewater DO monitors undertaken by the UK water industry for over a decade.
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
- Anglian Water partners with North Northants Council to protect environment
- Ofwat announces winners of £5.2 million Water Efficiency Lab to help homes and businesses save water
- UK Government publishes International Climate Finance Strategy 2026
- Southern Water seeks supply chain interest in upcoming reservoir maintenance procurement
- Thames Water seeks third parties proposals for solutions covering water resources, demand management or leakage services
- Northumbrian Water partnership embarks on £2.3 million Gateshead flood reduction project
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.