University of Stirling professor appointed Scotland Hydro Nation Chair
A University of Stirling professor has been appointed as Scotland Hydro Nation Chair – which will see him lead a £3.5 million initiative to position the country as a global leader in water research.
Institution of Civil Engineers consults on UK’s current infrastructure planning system
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a new consultation on the current state of the UK’s infrastructure planning system.
World Water Day - Balancing the priorities of a generation raised on sustainability
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing on World Water Day, Caroline Boden, Head of Communication at Echo Managed Services explores how water companies can align messages about water conservation and sustainability with environmentally-conscious current and future Generation Z (Gen Z) customers.
Construction industry develops first sector-wide skills plan for construction
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published the first sector-wide skills plan for construction, developed by industry.
Waterscan announced as CDP’s accredited water consultancy partner for the UK
Waterscan has become the UK’s only accredited water consultancy partner to the CDP in a move which addresses the growing importance and complexity of reporting on water.
New research says customer behaviour key to driving down household water demand
Customer behaviour and choices – rather than socioeconomics and weather – are the key to understanding household water use to help meet ambitious reductions in water abstraction, an UKWIR Big Questions project has revealed.
Affinity Water partners with SeaBin to take action on river plastic pollution
Affinity Water, the UK’s largest water only company operating across southeast England, has partnered with SeaBin to take action on reducing plastic pollution in the region’s rivers and globally rare chalk streams.
Water Resources East and partners develop integrated water management plan for Norfolk
Water Resources East, Norfolk County Council, Anglian Water and The Nature Conservancy have joined forces to develop an integrated water management plan for Norfolk.
New report warns cost of water risks to business five times higher than cost of taking action
A new report is warning that the cost of water risks to business could be more than five times greater than the cost of taking action now to tackle them - and investors are calling for greater transparency and action from companies to address the risks.
NFU calls for urgent action on integrated water management to secure UK food production
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling for urgent action and investment to bring the UK’s water infrastructure up to date to better cope with extreme weather events - from flooding to drought.
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
- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
- Uisce Éireann progresses work on €29.5 million Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant upgrade
- Kering and partners launch Water Resilience Lab project to strengthen water resilience of Arno Basin in Italy
- CCW says 380,000 more households turn to social tariffs to ease water bill pressures
- Environment Agency progresses further construction work on Kenwith Valley flood scheme
- What the UK can learn from Europe to make bathing spots safe
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
- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
- Kering and partners launch Water Resilience Lab project to strengthen water resilience of Arno Basin in Italy
- CCW says 380,000 more households turn to social tariffs to ease water bill pressures
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.