Key Ofwat adviser says Draft Water Bill is “historic opportunity”
A newly-published paper has provided further insight into water industry regulator Ofwat’s thinking on the proposed changes needed in the UK water sector – and whether the Draft Water Bill delivers. It also flags up Thames Water’s Tideway Tunnel as the perfect example of where competition for the market could be put to the test.
New Code of Considerate Construction Practice coming in 2013
From the 1st January 2013, the Considerate Constructors Scheme will be assessing all registered sites and companies against a new five-point Code of Considerate Practice.
Infrastructure Bill gets Royal Assent
The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill, which will enable the Government to guarantee up to £40 billion of investment in infrastructure including flood defences, today received Royal Assent.
MPs grill Finn on Ofwat acting beyond its powers
Ofwat Chief Executive Regina Finn has denied that the industry regulator is acting beyond its existing powers with regard to modifying licences of water companies.
Northern Ireland DOE to have dedicated Marine Division
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the Department of the Environment will for the first time have a dedicated Marine Division.
Committee session flags up Draft Water Bill issues
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has held its first oral evidence session with relation to the Draft Water Bill, with issues such as upstream reform, resilience and the merger regime being discussed.
New EC guidelines on waterway and environment policy integration
The European Commission (EC) is issuing new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist the sector in applying EU environmental legislation.
Northern Ireland Utility Regulator launches 2011-12 Annual Report
At the launch of its 2011-12 Annual Report, the Utility Regulator said its focus of continually protecting consumers was demonstrated through identifying savings of £250million and facilitating investment in energy and water infrastructure of almost £5billion since 2006.
Water chiefs say Draft Water Bill “misses the big issues”
The Draft Water Bill has been heavily criticised by key players in the water industry who have described it as a “disappointment” and being “a sideshow” to the bigger issues such as flooding, drought and affordability.
Severn Trent fined £25k for sewage discharge
Severn Trent Water has been fined £25,000 and ordered to pay £5262.26 in costs after a sewage discharge without an environmental permit.
Ofwat seeks to “empower” water customers
Water regulator Ofwat has issued a consultation on changing its approach to information provision in a bid to “empower” consumers.
Government adviser says Water Bill silent on "clear national priority" of flood defence investment
A key Government adviser has said that the Government’s new Water Bill will not address the serious challenges posed by flood risk – and that massive additional investment will be required.
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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. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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