Governments launch largest review of water sector since privatisation
The UK and Welsh Governments are launching an Independent Commission into the water sector and its regulation, in what is expected to form the largest review of the industry since privatisation.
Government appoints Ruth Davis as first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement was made yesterday as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 meeting in Colombia marked its first formal day.
BAM gears up for historical £5 million coastal clean-up at Lynemouth
BAM is gearing up to tackle the historical pollution on the Lynemouth coast, with the final stages of preparation work now well underway.
Environment Agency-led £5m Yorkshire Environment Programme created or improved 82+ hectares of habitat in past year
The Environment Agency’s programme of improvements across Yorkshire has created or improved more than 82 hectares of habitat in the past year.
South East Water launches consultation on draft 25 Year Environment Plan
In a water industry first, South East Water has launched a new consultation on its first draft 25 Year Environment Plan.
Environment Agency increases abstraction licence charges – first time in ten years
The Environment Agency (EA) has increased its abstraction licence charges –the first time the EA has raised the cost of licences in ten years.
Performance related pay at water companies - Ofwat Chief tells remuneration committees to take environmental performance into account
Ofwat interim CEO David Black has written to the remuneration committees of water companies to reiterate the regulator’s expectations on their approach to performance related executive pay for 2021-2022.
Deadline nears to submit evidence to Parliamentary Committee inquiry into aligning UK economic goals with natural capital and environmental sustainability.
The deadline for written submissions to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into revising the traditional measure of UK economic prosperity to take greater account of natural capital and environmental sustainability closes at noon on Friday this week.
Environment and climate change – Anglian Water CEO Peter Simpson says cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to tackle challenges and find solutions
The past year has seen the spotlight fall on the environment and the rapidly growing impact of climate change like never before. The water sector stands ready to meet the challenge, says Anglian Water CEO Peter Simpson, but not all the answers come from within.
Report says regulation in England helping protect against climate change - but more needs to be done
A high rate of regulatory performance in England is helping fight climate change impacts, but more must be done to secure a healthy environment, according to a new report released by the Environment Agency.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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