Covid-19, floods and climate change highlighted in latest UK National Risk Register update
Covid-19, floods and the growing impacts of climate change are among a range of risks highlighted in the latest National Risk Register (NRR) update for the UK.
Appeal Tribunal upholds £25m+ fine in pre-cast concrete drainage products competition case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed a judgment from the Competition Appeal Tribunal upholding the CMA's decision to impose a £25 million-plus fine on FP McCann Ltd for participating in an illegal cartel.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry into water quality in rivers
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched a new inquiry into water quality in rivers with a focus on the water industry and urban diffuse pollution.
Ofwat announces launch of new investigation into Thames Water
Ofwat has announced that it has launched a new investigation into whether Thames Water is contravening obligations in its Licence and the Wholesale Retail Code.
Government sets out plans to clean up energy system and keep bills affordable in transition to net zero
The government has published ambitious plans to clean up the UK energy system, support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable in the transition to net zero by 2050.
Retail market - Ofwat consults on impacts of Covid-19 restrictions on meter reading capabilities
Ofwat has launched a new consultation in response to an urgent proposal from Castle Water to make changes to the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP) in light of current and evolving Covid-19 restrictions.
Ofwat consults on what water sector in England and Wales should look like by 2040
Water industry regulator Ofwat is today launching a wide-ranging consultation across England and Wales on what the water sector should look like by 2040.
Water infrastructure and flood risk management play key role in government’s National Infrastructure Strategy
Water infrastructure and flood risk management both feature in the government’s National Infrastructure Strategy published by HM Treasury last week.
Ofwat publishes financial resilience monitoring report
Water sector regulator Ofwat has published its fifth annual report on the financial returns and financial resilience of water companies.
Ofwat delivers draft decisions on strategic regional water resource options
Ofwat has today recommended that four strategic regional water resource solutions pass through accelerated gate one - its first checkpoint.
Ofwat warns CMA not to go beyond its remit and scope of PR19 appeals process
Ofwat is warning the Competition and Markets Authority not to go beyond the CMA’s remit in the PR19 appeals proceedings and not to address requests from water companies which go beyond the scope of the appeals process.
Ofwat to set up expert panel to strengthen expertise on Price Reviews and major infrastructure projects
The water sector regulator is looking to set up a panel of experts in economic regulation, development of markets and/or corporate finance to help support the development of its regulatory approach to the next Price Review in 2024 and future assets and resources.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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