Ofwat to investigate Thames Water over 100-plus delayed AMP7 environmental schemes
Ofwat has today announced that it is opening an enforcement case into Thames Water to investigate whether its delayed delivery of environmental improvement schemes has meant that the company has breached its obligations.
Competition Authority clears merger of Sutton and East Surrey Water with South West Water following Pennon Group acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the merger of Sutton and East Surrey Water with South West Water, following the acquisition by Pennon Group announced on 10 January 2024.
Ofwat consults on proposals to release Thames Water from binding commitments on anti-competitive behaviour
Ofwat has launched a consultation on its proposals to release Thames Water from binding commitments and undertaking resulting from the competition investigation it opened in June 2019 after allegations that the water company was abusing its dominant position to harm competition in the business retail market.
Competition and Markets Authority refers Pennon Group acquisition of Bristol Water for phase 2 investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has this morning announced its decision to refer Pennon Group’s acquisition of Bristol Water for a phase 2 investigation.
Charity submits formal complaint to Office for Environmental Protection over Government and Ofwat failure to enforce sewage pollution laws
The Salmon & Trout Conservation has submitted a formal complaint to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on the failure of OFWAT and Secretaries of State to enforce law on sewage pollution of English rivers.
Metal treatments firm ordered to pay £7k for illegal discharges
Walsall based JP Metal Treatments Limited has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 for making illegal discharges into the Severn Trent Water sewer network.
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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.
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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. -
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