Defra launches consultation on appraisal for flooding and coastal erosion risk policy
Ofwat issues guidance on sewerage system design and climate change
Ofwat has written to the water and wastewater companies setting outs its guidance on how it expects each company to design its public sewerage system to deliver best value for consumers over the long term.
Ofwat plans water efficiency targets for companies
Water companies would face targets to help customers save more than 23 million litres of water a day (Ml/d), under new proposals published by Ofwat.
Ofwat consults on change of ownership of Yorkshire Water
Ofwat has launched a consultation into the regulatory issues arising from the change of ownership of Yorkshire Water.
Ministers act to protect Lyme Bay sea life
Draft Floods and Water Bill to deliver improved management of surface water flooding
New strategy set to strengthen construction sector
Environment Agency reports 12 months on since summer floods
Nearly 12 months on since unprecedented rainfall led to widespread flooding in England and parts of Wales, the Environment Agency has completed 34 flood defences to increase protection to more than 30,000 homes and signed up 73,000 more people to its free flood warning service.
Ofwat explains water charges and company profits
Ofwat has published a position paper on water charges and company profits.
Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution to continue its work
The Government has confirmed that it will continue to support the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (RCEP).
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