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.

British Water and Water UK announce a joint summit: The AMP Cycle Rollercoaster – how can WE apply the brake?

For over 20 years the water industry supply chain has weathered the ups and downs of the regulatory cycle of expenditure.

British Water and Southern Water Innovation Exchange

Innovation - Presentation - Collaboration

Following on from the success of the first British Water Innovation Exchange with Yorkshire Water in December 2011, I am pleased to announce a British Water and Southern Water Innovation Exchange to be held on Wednesday 21st March at The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. 

Do you have a product, process or technology that is different, new and has clear advantages over the competition?

Does this product, process or technology address issues to do with network management, off-site working or energy efficiency and sustainability?

Would you like to find out what Southern Water see as the major challenges in delivering their AMP5 programme, hear what others in your sector have to offer and have an opportunity to present your ideas and solutions to Southern Water and their partners?

If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes’ then you need to attend the British Water – Southern Water Innovation Exchange. 

Places are strictly limited, so please book now to avoid disappointment.

Small Domestic Sewage Treatment
The law regarding discharges of domestic sewage effluent from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants was 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 would need to register before they commence making the discharge.

However, the requirement to register small domestic sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants, has changed in England (Not Wales).
The EA and the Government are undertaking a joint review on the requirement to register small domestic sewage discharges in England and details will be announced in the next few weeks.   Whilst the review is underway, the EA will not require the registration of small domestic sewage discharges, including septic tanks, in England - although householders can still register if they wish.   See link

Private Sewers Adoption
The transfer of Private Sewers to water utilities went through on the 1st October 2011. This is the link to view them.

International Events
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EXHIBITIONS / VISITS / CONFERENCES / MEETINGS:

NEW SME International Group
10th February 2012
Hosted by Cranfield University.
Click on the SME page for details. 

British Water UK pavilion at WETEX, Dubai
13-15 March 2012
Click on the Events page for details. 

India Water Workshop
23 March 2012. Click on the Events page for details. 

PPP International Conference
26 April 2012. Click here for the programme and to register.

GWI Global Water Summit
30 April - 1 May 2012. 



International Forum meeting
Click on the Events page for details. (This meeting is for members only).

PUBLICATION
Report on the Water Market in Spain
£100 members, £150 non-members, incl VAT. Contact Bridget Orr for a copy. Click here for the Executive Summary.

Water Company Survey 2010
CLICK HERE to see results 

Water Company Survey 2011
CLICK HERE to see results

Explanatory Water Company Survey 2011 Notes CLICK HERE

SUDS, SABs and National Standards Conference Presentations
Click here to view the presentations of the SUDS, SABS and National Standards conference on 22 and 23 March in Lancaster and Solihull respectively.