Ofwat to proceed with early AMP6 decisions for Northumbrian Water and Dŵr Cymru
Water industry regulator Ofwat has announced that it will proceed with early draft determinations for Northumbrian Water and Dŵr Cymru AMP6 Business Plans.
‘Water Shares’ would create mutual responsibility to preserve water
The Institution of Civil Engineers says that the introduction of a proposed new ‘water shares’ system which would see all licensed water extractors own a share in their local water catchment, could create a sense of mutual responsibility to preserve water supplies and incentivise trading of water during droughts.
Ofwat publishes draft determinations for South West Water and Affinity Water
Ofwat has today published draft determinations for South West Water and Affinity Water as part of the 2014 price review. The draft determinations set out the proposed prices the companies can charge their customers for water and sewage services in 2015-2020 and show a reduction in customer bills before inflation.
Ofwat publishes timetable for PR14 representations
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published the timetable setting out when all interested parties –including customers and customer groups, quality regulators, water companies, the investor community and others –can make representations on Ofwat’s draft decisions as part of the 2014 price review.
Ofwat sets out holding company principles on leadership and transparency
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today published new holding company principles on Board leadership, transparency and governance.
European Commission welcomes new Maritime Spatial Planning Directive
The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament endorsement of a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning intended to help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea.
Defra consults on how to improve live legislation database
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation seeking stakeholder comment on how DefraLex, Defra's live list of legislation in force, can be improved.
Europe takes Austria to court over failure to protect river water quality
The European Commission is taking Austria to court for its failure to ensure adequate protection for the Schwarze Sulm river in Steiermark.
EU acts to make Europe’s largest companies more transparent on how they operate
Europe’s largest companies will have to be more transparent about how they operate according to new measures adopted by the European Parliament today.
Ofwat calls for market-led system in abstraction licence reform
Ofwat, the water industry regulator for England and Wales, has called for a market-led system on abstraction licence reform to ensure that the price of water reflects its scarcity.
New EU rules to address “market distortions” caused by renewable energy subsidies
The European Commission has adopted new rules on the provision of public financial support for projects in the field of environmental protection and energy.
Welsh Assembly launches Water Strategy for Wales consultation
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its Water Strategy for Wales – which includes proposals for universal metering and realigning the existing regulatory boundaries for water and sewerage with the geographical border between Wales and England.
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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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