Ofwat opens consultation on new powers in Water Bill
Ofwat has launched a new consultation asking for the views of its stakeholders on three new rules of remuneration and governance proposed in the Water (Special Measures) Bill.
Business retail market - Ofwat moves to strengthen monitoring and oversight of financial resilience
Ofwat is asking business retailers to provide further information about their finances with the aim of strengthening its monitoring and oversight of financial resilience in the business retail market.
Ofwat orders Welsh Water to pay £40 million - investigation finds utility misreported leakage and PCC data over 5 year period
Following an investigation by Ofwat, which found Welsh Water misled customers and regulators on its performance on leakage and per capita consumption (PCC) data, the company will have to pay £40 million to benefit its customers.
Welsh Parliament - Dŵr Cymru needs to ‘up its game’ on tackling pollution
In a new report published today, the Welsh Parliament Environment Committee is calling on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Welsh Government to accelerate measures to tackle pollution in Wales’ waters.
New report says water reform must be a priority for the next government
A new report says water reform must be a priority for the next government and that it should commission a comprehensive, independent review of water management, to report within its first twelve months.
World at risk of 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, report warns
Global water experts are warning that the world is at risk of a 40% shortfall in freshwater supply by 2030, with severe shortages in water-constrained regions.
National Infrastructure Commission CEO sets out approach to surface water flooding study
James Heath, Chief Executive Officer at the National Infrastructure Commission, has set out the approach the Commission is taking to its ongoing study on surface water flooding, together with potential areas the NIC is likely to make recommendations on, including governance, performance standards and investment levels.
Welsh Water’s parent company seeks new independent members to hold Board to account
Glas Cymru, the parent company formed for the purpose of owning, financing and managing Welsh Water, is recruiting new, independent Members to hold its Board of Directors to account and help ensure high standards of corporate governance.
Ofwat – water companies make good progress on Board leadership, transparency and governance principles
Ofwat has published its annual report detailing how water companies have performed against the objectives of the Board Leadership, transparency and governance principles based on the information provided in their 2019-20 annual reporting.
Ofwat compels water firms to meet new board leadership, transparency and governance objectives
The water industry regulator has modified the licences of the 17 water companies to include the objectives of the Board leadership, transparency and governance principles.
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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. -
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.
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