Ofwat sets out guidance on water resources trading
Ofwat has issued final guidance setting out the information the water companies must publish to support the development and operation of a market for water resources trading.
European Commission progresses proposed water reuse legislation
The European Commission is progressing with plans on proposed water reuse legislation – the EC has finalised the impact assessment of the proposal for an EU instrument on water reuse.
Ofwat: 2019 Price Review will remind water cos who their boss is: customers
Ofwat’s chair, Jonson Cox, has signalled that water customers could be at the start of “the decade of falling bills” as he suggested prices could fall in real terms until 2025 at least.
Ofwat in further moves to open new bioresources market
Ofwat has taken the next steps to open the new bioresources market that uses treated sewage to generate energy.
European Commission calls for more sustainable use of pesticides in EU
The European Commission is calling for more sustainable use of pesticides in the EU with the publication of a new report taking stock of progress made by the EU Member States in applying measures to reduce the risks and impacts of pesticides.
Ofwat study identifies scope for NAV market to work more effectively
The market for new appointments and variations (NAVs) may have some way to go in order to reach its potential according to a new study published by Ofwat.
EC tackles Malta, Spain, France and Greece on range of water issues
The European Commission is calling on Malta, Spain, France and Greece to comply with European legislation on a number of separate water issues.
Ofwat to report on how water firms help customers in vulnerable circumstances
For the first time, Ofwat has announced that it will report on how each water company serves, supports and protects customers in vulnerable circumstances and show clearly the companies that are leading the field and those that are letting their customers down.
Ofwat warns water companies must do more to address customer debt
Water companies are lagging behind other sectors where it comes to dealing with customers who are struggling to pay their bills, according to a new report from Ofwat.
Retail market: Ofwat issues Direction to Supply guidance
Ofwat has published guidance setting out the arrangements for ensuring that eligible customers in a Retail Exit Area can secure a retail supplier following the exit of their existing supplier from the business, charity and public sector retail market.
CMA steps in to give consumers a better deal on comparison sites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report following a market study into the use of price comparison sites and other apps.
Labour confirm water companies will be renationalised if they win power
In a keynote speech at the Labour Party conference yesterday, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell confirmed that if the party wins the next General Election it will take the privatised water companies back into public ownership.
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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. -
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.
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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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