Ofwat - changes to Regulatory Guidelines to promote more transparency on water company finances
Water regulator Ofwat has proposed a number of changes to its Regulatory Accounting Guidelines (RAGs) which set out in detail how water companies must treat particular items where disclosure and reporting requirements go further than those normally required under company law.
Ofwat finds customer satisfaction up but failures on performance targets include leakage and water quality
Ofwat’s latest reports on water companies’ service, delivery and financial performance over 2017-18 show that customer satisfaction has risen but sector performance deteriorated with a number of failures on performance commitments, including leakage, water quality and water supply interruptions.
Sustainable drainage regulations come into force in Wales
Regulations for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) for new property developments in Wales came into force yesterday.
Leakage and water transfers - Government and Ofwat keep up the pressure on water companies
The Government and Ofwat have signalled their intention to keep up the pressure on the water companies to drive leakage down further and encourage more water transfers.
Lincolnshire recycling firm fined £20k for stream pollution
A recycling company has been fined £20,000 following an Environment Agency investigation after polluting a stream during land spreading at a North East farm.
Ofwat: majority of customers still considerable way from full benefits of business retail market
Water industry regulator Ofwat says the majority of customers are still a considerable way from enjoying the full benefits in terms of price, service, and water savings expected from the business retail water market.
Government keeps up the pressure on per capita consumption targets and leakage reduction
The government intends to keep up the pressure on the water companies to reduce leakage and take more steps to reduce personal water consumption, according to the newly-published Water Conservation Report 2018 from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned across UK from Spring 2020
Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP has announced that a ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs in a range of crops and in gardens, is to be introduced across Great Britain from Spring 2020.
Polluter to submit plans for river repair after 100k fish killed in River Witham
The Environment Agency has told the company responsible for a major pollution on the River Witham that killed at least 100,000 fish they must develop plans to restore the river.
Ofwat moves to streamline and simplify water company licences
Ofwat has introduced licence changes due to come into force early next year which will see all water companies’ licence obligations set out in clearer, more accessible language.
Brexit: Commons Committee warns over deteriorating water quality, nitrate pollution and inadequate monitoring
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has flagged up a raft of concerns over the possibility of deteriorating water quality, growing nitrate pollution and inadequate monitoring after the UK leaves the European Union.
Delivering what customers really really want ….is PR19 the answer to delivering a better future for water customers?
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Tim Williams, Stantec Strategic Growth & Business Development Director for Water, reflects on the recent PR19 submissions and explores the opportunities for the water industry to deliver performance improvements.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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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