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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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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. -
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.
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