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Water prices in England and Wales from April 2007
Water UK offers an explanation on water charges for customers in England and Wales in 2007-08…
Water pollution costs Newcastle firm £16,000
A Newcastle company was fined £15,000 at Newcastle Upon Tyne Magistrates Court last week for a pollution offence at Dewley Burn.
Water Industry Commission for Scotland begins process to revoke Aquavitae’s licences to trade
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) is starting the process to revoke Aquavitae’s licences as a response to the company entering administration - but the Commission also sees increasing signs that customers are benefiting from the new market arrangements
Water friendly farming initiative enters new phase
Environment Minister Phil Woolas has announced that the next phase of a programme to help farmers tackle the causes of harmful water pollution is taking shape.
Water competition comes to Scotland
Scottish Water's right to monopolise the market ended yesterday with more than 100,000 businesses and public bodies, such as local authorities, hospitals, schools etc. now free to choose from whom they buy their water and sewerage services, in a radical move that is being hailed as a world first for the water sector.
Water company contractor fined for South Devon sewage spill
A water company contractor has been ordered to pay £9,736 in fines and costs after sewage leaked into the sea on a Blue Flag beach at Dawlish at the start of the town’s annual carnival and the height of the bathing season
Water companies in England and Wales still have much work ahead despite improved performa
Water companies in England and Wales still have much work ahead of them – despite improving performance and pumping over £4.3 billion into maintaining existing assets and investing in new facilities in 2006-2007, according to Ofwat.
Water companies failing to invest in research
The Sainsbury Review of Science and Innovation has concluded the water companies have been forced to reduce investment in new technologies as a result of delivering price cuts.
Water companies deliver improvements
Water Services Regulation Authority Ofwat for water and sewerage companies in England and Wales has said that latest results show the companies have delivered improvements to customer services and the environment.
Water companies accused of serious pollution
The water companies have come in for serious criticism in yesterday’s Sunday Times, which has accused them of dumping unlimited amounts of raw sewage from 3500 overflow pipes into more than 80 rivers and along sections of the coast.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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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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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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