Ofwat consults on Veolia plans to unify UK water regulated companies
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on Veolia plans to unify its three UK water regulated companies under one appointment prior to its proposed sale.
UK Government accepts Löfstedt Review health and safety recommendations
The Government has accepted all of the key recommendations of the Löfstedt Review of health and safety legislation - and plans to end the "gold-plating" of European Union regulation.
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Ofwat tells City five year price reviews will stay
Water industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the five yearly price review process will stay for the time being – despite criticism from a number of quarters, including the adverse impacts on the water industry supply chain.
New Ofwat report on sewerage planning and drainage area plans
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published the results of an independent report on sewerage planning and drainage area plans by water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.
UK misses EU urban wastewater performance deadline
The United Kingdom is the only European country which has failed to meet the deadline to provide the European Commission with information on its performance under the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
More support – and criticism – for Government’s water sector plans
The Water White Paper published by Defra last week has come in for both further support and criticism from a range of organisations.
Ireland's Drinking Water report 2010 published
The positive downward trend in E.coli in Ireland's drinking water in recent years continued in 2010, according to a new report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Cautious welcome for Water White Paper
Today’s publication of the Government’s Water White Paper has generated a wide range of initial comments – some welcoming the overall approach, while others have expressed concern about its implications.
Ofwat publishes competition analysis ahead of Water White Paper
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has published a detailed review of the evidence base for retail competition and separation ahead of the Government’s imminently-expected Water White Paper.
Water part of Scottish Government £60bn infrastructure plans
The Scottish Government has published its Infrastructure and Investment Plan, which details plans for up to £60 billion of capital spending up until 2030.
Welsh Assembly consults on sustainable development
The Welsh Assembly has launched a consultation seeking comments on its newly-published Sustainable Development discussion paper which sets out current thinking on legislation needed to create a single Sustainable Development body for Wales.
Ofwat consults on charges for new connections
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its policy principles for charges for new connections in order to provide greater clarity to stakeholders about the provision of new infrastructure.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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