Ofwat consults on charging rules for new connections to existing networks
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on charging rules for new connections to existing networks which come into effect on 1st April next year.
CMA consults on leniency applications in regulated sectors
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a new consultation on its proposals for new arrangements for the handling of leniency applications between the Authority and sector regulators, including Ofwat.
Ofwat acts: “some negotiations between wholesalers and retailers not going as smoothly as they should”
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today announced that it has stepped in with proposed changes to the retail market codes to make sure that wholesalers act in good faith in their negotiations with retailers, especially new entrants.
Ofwat strengthens Senior Leadership Team
Ofwat has strengthened its Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of Emma Kelso as Senior Director, Customers and Casework and Lisa Commane as Senior Director, Business Improvement.
Ofwat: in competitive markets "we need to stay more involved than we might once have thought"
In a keynote lecture on the future of independent economic regulation, Cathryn Ross, Chief Executive at Ofwat, has said that in competitive markets the regulator “may need to stay more involved than we might once have thought.”
EU strengthens measures to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters
The European Commission has taken further steps to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters and adopted new guidelines on the disclosure of environmental and social information.
Fish kill costs Frome farmer more than £22k in court
A farmer has been ordered to pay more than £22,000 by Bath Magistrates’ Court for polluting a river in Frome, Somerset, killing nearly 2,000 fish.
Ofwat invites SMEs to help shape new retail water market
Water industry regulator Ofwat is inviting mall and medium sized businesses from around the country to help shape the biggest competitive water retail market in the world.
CMA launches new consultation on codes for competitive retail water market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on the appeals procedure about decisions made by Ofwat to modify the codes which govern competition and regulate agreements between incumbent and non-domestic water suppliers.
Stream pollution incidents cost recycling firm £33k in court
A company and its director have received fines and costs totalling £33,000 after significantly polluting a stream with blood and then failing to notify the Environment Agency.
Stream pollution incidents cost recycling firm £33k in court
A company and its director have received fines and costs totalling £33,000 after significantly polluting a stream with blood and then failing to notify the Environment Agency.
Ofwat flags up importance of customer data in the water sector
A new report from the water industry regulator says that better use of customer data is key to enabling Britain’s water sector deliver for its customers in the years ahead – but that currently none of the water companies was able to provide Ofwat with a copy of their data strategy.
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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
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