ICE launches General Election campaign for infrastructure
The Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) General Election campaign began this week, marking the start of a programme of activity aimed at ensuring that whichever party wins the Election, the public will benefit from Government placing infrastructure at the heart of its economic plans.
Met Office:2014 confirmed as UK's warmest year on record
Provisional full year figuresreleased by the Met Office today for 2014 show it is the UK's warmest and fourth wettest year in records dating back to 1910.
MPs to examine climate change impacts on UK infrastructure networks
New call for global action to reduce water use in food production
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is calling for coordinated global action to reduce the amount of hidden water used in food and drink production – estimated at up to 1.8 million litres per person every year.
Green light for major Indian water grid project
K Chandrasekhar Rao, Chief Minister of Telangana state in India, has announced details of an ambitious water grid project for the state to provide a drinking water supply to all households.
Happy New Year to all our readers!
Record 24,000+ visitors attend Water Expo China 2014
A record 24,408 visitors from 40 countries and regions attended Water Expo China 2014 at the start of December, supported by the Chinese Government’s initiative to improve China’s water industry.
Govt consults on water company role in shale gas planning applications
The Government is consulting on a proposal on whether to make water companies in England statutory consultees in respect to planning applications for shale oil and gas development.
Lima climate change talks reach modest agreement ahead of Paris
A new 2015 agreement on climate change, that will harness action by all nations, took a further important step forward in Lima following two weeks of negotiations by over 190 countries.
Study finds early warning signals of abrupt climate change
A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter has found early warning signals of a reorganisation of the Atlantic oceans’ circulation which could have a profound impact on the global climate system.
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
- United Utilities tenders £720 million AMP8 contract for Design and Integration Partner
- Yorkshire Water tenders £361 million AMP8 contract for end-user computing equipment and services
- Northumbrian Water starts work on £18.3m investment programme to improve resilience in remote locations
- Uisce Éireann progresses work on €29.5 million Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant upgrade
- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
- United Utilities' Barrow project reaches major milestone as piling work begins
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
- United Utilities tenders £720 million AMP8 contract for Design and Integration Partner
- Yorkshire Water tenders £361 million AMP8 contract for end-user computing equipment and services
- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
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.