Defra updates river basin management plans for England
Following last year’s consultation, the Government has now published a new set of River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) updating the first plans published in 2009.
Renewable energy sector in Scotland inquiry launched
The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry to look at how the UK Government and the Scotland Office can maintain a stable renewables industry in Scotland and support future growth in the sector.
Ofwat: more work needed to identify and help vulnerable customers
Ofwat is calling for the water companies to do more work to help vulnerable customers, including a shift in emphasis away from “vulnerable customers’ to customers in circumstances which make them vulnerable and may be transient.
Ofwat consults on interim supply arrangements for new retail market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on what happens to business customers if retailers stop supplying them in the new retail water market
Scottish Govt publishes final recommendations from sludge review
The Scottish Government has published recommendations designed to improve guidance, practice and regulations relating to the spreading of sewage sludge on land in Scotland, following the conclusion of a review into the issue.
Ofwat flags up more potential changes in water company ownership
Water industry regulator Ofwat has flagged up the potential for more changes in water company ownership with the launch of a new consultation on its forward work programme for 2016/17.
Utilities face £5k fines for unnecessary roadwork activities
Proposals to launch a major crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads and the start of 7-day working are being considered by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.
Defra issues new charging guidance to Ofwat
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has now formally issued new charging guidance to Ofwat since it was laid in Parliament for consideration on 9 November 2015.
European Commission acts to open up international procurement markets
The European Commission has presented a revised proposal for an International Procurement Instrument - a tool to promote open access to public procurement markets around the world.
UK Regulators publish Cross-Regulator Emergency Plan
The UK Regulators Network has published a Cross-Regulator Emergency Plan (CREP) alongside a report summarising the work regulators have been jointly undertaking on cross sector resilience issues.
Ofwat says all current licence holders must reapply for licences in run up to retail competition
In the run up to competitive retail market opening for business customers in 2017, Ofwat has concluded that current licence holders will be required to apply for either or both of the new retail licences that they wish to hold.
Ofwat consults on how water companies should demonstrate long term financial resilience
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on how the water companies should demonstrate their long term financial resilience.
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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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