Ofwat: possibilities offered by advances in technology to improve customer service “largely unfulfilled” in UK water sector
Ofwat has contrasted competitive retail markets where there has been radical change, with innovation, and technology-led advances in customer service with the water sector, describing the possibilities offered by advances in technology as having “largely been left unfulfilled.”
Ofwat calls water cos PR14 quality assurance processes “not fit for purpose”
Following an analysis of the water companies' PR14 quality assurance processes for data submissions for their business plans, Ofwat has described them as “not fit for purpose” and wants them to assess the effectiveness of their processes “as a matter of urgency.”
Sutton and East Surrey Water proposes £7 bill increase over AMP6
Sutton and East Surrey Water (SESW) is anticipating a £7 bill increase for customers in order to deliver the improvements set out in its AMP6 business plan.
Northumbrian Water commits to invest £1bn in AMP6
Northumbrian Water has pledged to invest around £1 billion in services to its North East customers between 2015 and 2020.
South West Water set to spend £850m in AMP6
South West Water has revealed it plans to invest £850 million between 2015 and 2020 as it launches a consultation on its draft business plan.
Southern Water plans £3bn AMP6 spend
Southern Water’s new Business Plan for the AMP6 period will cost £3 billion to deliver, it has announced, while customer bills will go up by no more than inflation.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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