UK plans launch of deposit return scheme for single use plastic, glass or metal drinks containers
The UK Government has today confirmed that a deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later this year.
Ofwat: “not enough confidence” removing price protection will give sufficient protection to SMEs at this stage of retail competition
Ofwat has said that it is unlikely to be appropriate to either remove price protection or to move to a “reasonable and non-discriminatory” approach for small and medium enterprises at this stage in the development of the retail market sector.
Ofwat: innovation & productivity growth at heart of debate on legitimacy of water sector
Ofwat Senior Director David Black has told the water companies the issue of innovation and productivity growth is at the heart of the current debate on the legitimacy of the sector.
Ofwat grants beverage giant Coca-Cola water & sewerage self-supply licences
Ofwat has granted water and sewerage self-supply licences to Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain Ltd
Environment Agency set to revoke abstraction licences held by 3 industrial water users
The Environment Agency has published details of its proposal to cancel a number of existing abstraction licences for three industrial water users.
Ofwat to review water companies' response to recent supply interruptions
Ofwat has announced it will conduct a review of the water supply issues experienced by customers across England and Wales during the recent severe weather conditions.
European Commission refers Spain to Court over River Basin Management Plans failures
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice for not reviewing and updating its River Basin Management Plans for the seven river basin districts in the Canary Islands.
Environmental Audit Committee launches Changing Arctic inquiry
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the rapid changes in the Arctic.
Gove warns water companies – “up your game or face the consequences”
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launched a wide-ranging attack on the water companies yesterday warning them they would need to raise their game on financing structures and operational performance, particularly leakage and pollution, or "face the consequences".
Retail sector - Ofwat consults on self-supply licence regime
Ofwat is consulting on a number of proposals relating to self-suppliers in the water retail market – the regulator has published three separate consultation documents seeking stakeholder comment.
Michael Gove calls water companies to account on corporate behaviour and finances
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove has written to Ofwat Chairman Jonson Cox to raise concerns about the corporate behaviour of water companies.
Welsh Govt wants all new developments to incorporate SuDS
The Welsh Government wants all new developments to incorporate effective sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - and views them as key to reducing flood risk.
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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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