Welcome to British Water

About British Water

British Water is the trade association for the water industry supply chain, representing the industry collectively to government, regulators, other institutions, customers and the media. 

Recognised as the voice for the industry, British Water is able to ensure that the message gets through where the representations of a single, commercial enterprise would invariably fail to register.        

If you wish to find out how you can participate in our activities or become a member, please contact us.

For more information about British Water, please click here.

Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) & small water discharge exemptions
The law regarding discharges of domestic sewage effluent from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants has changed under the EPR on 6th April 2010. Anyone intending to discharge 5 cubic metres per day or less to surface waters or 2 cubic metres per day or less to ground may be eligible for an exemption and will need to register before they commence making the discharge.  For more details and information see link.   

International Events

CONFERENCE
Tapping Into Global Water
18 October 2010
To view the latest programme click here.

UKTI TRADE MISSIONS
British Airways 15% discount offer for SMEs
Turkey - Ankara & Istanbul
11 - 15 October 2010
Romania and Bulgaria
6 - 10 December 2010
Saudi Arabia & Bahrain 
14 - 21 January 2011 

EXHIBITIONS 
UKTI grants available
WEFTEC, New Orleans, 2-6 October 2010
6 UKTI grants of £1,400 available
Click here for more information.
WETEX, Dubai, 8-10 March 2011
10 UKTI grants of £1,800 each

Water company survey results