Ofwat and MOSL set out plans to address impact of coronavirus on business water retail market
Ofwat and MOSL are drawing up a package of initiatives aimed at minimising disruption to the operation of the business retail water market as a result of coronavirus and warning that the impacts are already being felt.
Ofwat sets out expectations for water companies in COVID-19 coronavirus emergency
Ofwat has written to the the Chief Executives of the water companies in England and Wales setting out the regulator’s expectations how companies should support vulnerable customers and assist retailers facing immediate cash flow constraints in the current COVID-19 coronavirus emergency.
Environment Agency sets out strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use
Following a review of the current regulatory regime for sludge treatment, storage and use, in 2021 the Agency intends to bring sludge and septic tank sludge into the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations (EPR). The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (SUiAR) will no longer be needed.
Ofwat makes submission to CMA following company appeals against Price Review decisions
Ofwat has today made its submission to the Competition and Markets Authority after four of the 17 water companies appealed to the CMA against the outcome of Ofwat’s recent price review.
Regulators warn wholesalers and retailers must deliver more efficiency in business water sector
Ofwat and the Environment Agency are calling on authorised wholesalers and licensed retailers in the retail water sector in England and Wales to deliver greater water efficiency in the business sector.
Environment Agency publishes national framework for water resources planning in England
The Environment Agency has published the national framework for water resources which sets out the strategic direction for long term regional water resources planning in England.
House of Commons Committee relaunches Electronic Waste & the Circular Economy inquiry
MPs on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee have relaunched their Electronic Waste & the Circular Economy inquiry.
Sewage discharge costs hotel £134,000 in court
Bourne Leisure Ltd, owners of country house hotels, Haven and Butlins, has been fined £90,000 for polluting the River Meden and ordered to pay £44,518.96 in costs.
Investor satisfaction with Ofwat performance falls on a number of issues
A number of investors are unhappy with certain aspects of the way that Ofwat is working, according to the results of the water sector regulator’s latest annual investors survey for 2019.
Membership of House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee agreed
The Environmental Audit Committee membership for the 2019 Parliament has been agreed by the House of Commons.
National Infrastructure Commission reports on “decidedly mixed” progress by Government on infrastructure priorities
Recent government announcements on infrastructure spending must be set within a proper long-term strategy in order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past and to meet the challenge of climate change, according to the National Infrastructure Commission.
Ofwat consults on new conditions for delivery of schemes via Direct Procurement for Customers
Water sector regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on new conditions for the delivery of schemes through its Direct Procurement For Customers (DPC) initiative.
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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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