Thames Water to reward housing developers who achieve water neutrality
Thames Water will offer discounts to housing developers who commit to building new properties fitted with low water using devices like showers and washing machines and use rainwater or ‘grey water’ for toilet flushing and watering plants.
Ofwat: review of water supply connections sees costs rise by average of 21% since 2010
Ofwat has published the outcome of an independent review it commissioned in 2016 into the connection costs incurred by monopoly water companies when providing new water supply connections.
Ofwat decides in Bristol Water’s favour in connection costs dispute
Water industry regulator Ofwat decided in favour of Bristol Water in a complaint about the reasonableness of connection costs.
Ofwat rules against Southern Water in customer connection dispute
Ofwat has ruled against Southern Water in a dispute with a customer about the reasonableness of connection costs to a residential premises – the water company has been ordered to pay a refund plus interest.
Ofwat investigates connection costs complaint against Southern Water
Ofwat has launched a formal investigation into a complaint against Southern Water about the reasonableness of connection costs.
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Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.
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