Ofwat consults on proposed changes in how it measures water companies’ performance in response to new pollution reporting requirements
Upcoming changes to pollution reporting will affect how Ofwat measures water companies’ performance from January 2026 - the regulator has launched a new consultation on proposals to change how it measures in response to significant changes in how the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) record pollution incidents.
Selecting a smart meter contractor: key considerations for water providers
In the first of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, John Lillistone Director of Water at Arqiva, global digital communications specialists for critical infrastructure, takes a look at how a move to outcomes-based contracting for smart metering can help water companies to reduce costs, streamline operations, enhance efficiency and help to foster innovation.
Scottish Water tops British Water annual water company performance survey
A strong performance on contractual approach, collaboration and communication have catapulted Scottish Water to the top of the 2023 annual water company survey carried out by British Water.
Ofwat & CCW affordability research flags up challenges in conducting effective customer engagement on AMP8 business plans
A study conducted on behalf of Ofwat and CCW on assessing the affordability and acceptability of water companies’ AMP8 business plans to customers has flagged up the scale of the challenges the water companies could face in engaging effectively with their customers on a range of issues.
Ofwat : water companies make progress in cutting leaks, but more to do on pollution, flooding and outages
Water companies have made progress towards meeting challenging targets set by the regulator to tackle issues such as leakage, but some companies’ environmental records are still not good enough, according to the latest annual assessment of water companies’ performance by Ofwat.
Water companies look to supply chain to help deliver challenging PR19 efficiency and service performance targets
Ofwat’s Final Determinations on the water companies’ AMP7 Business Plans have allowed a total spend of £51 billion for 2020-25 - £ 6 billion less than the sum originally proposed by the companies.
Ofwat: emerging thinking heralds more change on the way for water sector
Ofwat has published a discussion paper setting out its emerging thinking about a new shared vision for the water sector and Ofwat’s strategy for regulating the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales from 2020 onwards.
Michael Gove to challenge water chiefs over leakage
As the UK struggles to cope with the ongoing heatwave and farmers are due to meet with Government officials for a “drought summit”, Environment Secretary Michael Gove is planning to challenge the Chief Executives of the water companies over their failure to meet leakage targets.
Water watchdog warns performance rewards viewed by customers as "doing the day job" could lead to bill increases
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning against water companies being able to give to customers with one hand while taking from them with the other in the 2019 Price Review.
Water UK: water sector performance dashboard updated with 2016/17 data
The water sector’s collective nformation dashboard, DiscoverWater.co.uk, has been updated with the latest information from water companies, Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate,Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Consumer Council for Water.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
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.
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