EA set to recover full annual costs of enforcement activities via water industry levy from April 2026 onwards
The Environment Agency has today confirmed it will seek to recover the full annual costs of its enforcement activities through the proposed water industry enforcement levy it first sought views on via public consultation in April 2025.
Ofwat consults on proposals to empower customers to be heard by water companies
Ofwat is launching a new consultation on proposals to ensure water companies involve consumers and listen to their views in key decisions that have a material impact on them.
Ofwat appoints interim Chief Executive and Executive Director, Delivery
Following the announcement that David Black is to stand-down from his role as Chief Executive, the Board of Ofwat has announced that it has appointed of Chris Walters, currently Senior Director, Price Review as the Interim Chief Executive from 30 August 2025.
Ofwat confirms Chief Executive David Black is stepping down
Ofwat has just released an official statement confirming that Chief Executive David Black is to stand down.
Environment Agency prosecution for watercourse pollution costs Yorkshire Water £900,000 in court
Yorkshire Water has been fined £865,000, ordered to pay costs of £34,979.79 and a victim surcharge of £170 after a South Yorkshire water treatment works pumped out millions of litres of chlorinated water for almost a month.
Drainage water pollution costs East Midlands Airport £950,000+ in court
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted East Midlands Airport Ltd for allowing discharges of drainage water containing aircraft and runway de-icing fluid.
Ofwat announces £62.8 million enforcement package for Anglian Water for wastewater management failures
Ofwat has today announced a £62.8 million enforcement package following its finding that Anglian Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.
Ofwat confirms business-as-usual for £600 million Innovation Fund activities
Ofwat has issued a statement this morning confirming that it will be business-as-usual for the regulator’s £600 million Innovation Fund activities.
Ofwat issues Thames Water PR24 performance commitments for early handback and sale of Tideway project land sales
Ofwat has published two separate Thames Water PR24 performance commitments for the early handback and sale of land related to the Thames Tideway Tunnel project - both of which have been redacted.
OEP concludes investigation into regulation of combined sewer overflows
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is to conclude its investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows after securing significant progress in tackling the issues it has raised.
Cunliffe report – recommendations broadly welcomed by wider water sector organisations
The recommendations set out in the report of the Independent Water Commission yesterday have been broadly welcomed by organisations across the wider water sector.
Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water sector since privatisation - Government says “Ofwat has failed customers"
Ofwat is to be abolished and replaced by one single water regulator responsible for the entire water system, the Government has announced today.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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