Successful prosecution for illegally taking water costs company £10k-plus in Court
South Staffs Water has successfully prosecuted another company for illegally taking water from a hydrant, through unauthorised use of a standpipe.
Thames Water looks to market for expression of interest in AMP7 standpipe services tender
Thames Water has issued a Periodic Indicative Notice inviting suppliers to submit expressions of interest in tendering for standpipe services across the whole of the Thames Water region.
SES Water in successful prosecution for water theft
SES Water has successfully prosecuted Lanes for Drains Limited for illegally taking water from a fire hydrant through the unauthorised use of a standpipe, pursuant to Section 174 of the Water Industry Act 1991.
South Staffs Water - prosecution shows zero-tolerance with organisations illegally taking water
South Staffs Water has successfully prosecuted a construction company for illegally taking water from a hydrant, through unauthorised use of a standpipe.
South Staffs Water prosecutes Lanes Group for unauthorised standpipe use
South Staffs Water has successfully prosecuted Lanes Group for illegally taking water from a hydrant through unauthorised use of a standpipe on more than one occasion.
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