Consumer watchdog’s customer engagement at odds with Ofwat?
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is adopting a more hands-off approach to regulation at a time of Ofwat’s increased focus on stakeholder engagement.
Planning Inspectorate takes over Infrastructure Planning Commission work
Under the Localism Act the Infrastructure Planning Commission was abolished yesterday – from today onwards the Planning Inspectorate will take over its work.
Water issues in the National Planning Policy Framework
Flooding, water and wastewater management are among the key issues which local authorities and other planning bodies must take into account under the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published today.
The Budget: good for infrastructure, not so good for green economy?
Some interesting points regarding UK infrastructure and the green economy have been raised in wake of the Budget announced by George Osborne today.
Government sets up single UK Competition and Markets Authority
The Government has announced the formation of a single Competition and Markets Authority intended to simplify and strengthen the UK competition landscape.
Environment Agency says drinking-water standards too high for many water uses
Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency has said that the UK's current approach of using one level of treatment meant that water treated to drinking water standards was being used for purposes that it is not required for.
Pollution fines galore in February for Northern Irish farmers
The Department of Environment in Northern Ireland has issued thousands of pounds worth of fines to several farmers for polluting waterways.
Environment Agency issues waste water permit for Hinkley Point C
All waste water discharged from Hinkley Point, Somerset will have to undergo effluent treatment under strict new controls announced yesterday by the Environment Agency.
Should new major water infrastructure projects be left to the water companies?
News that United Utilities is planning to develop a £2.6bn pipeline to pump water from the water-rich North to drought-stricken Southern England raises fundamental questions about whether major infrastructure projects of national significance should be left in the hands of the water companies alone.
Welsh Assembly consults on single environmental body
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its proposals to establish a unified single organisation for the management of Wales’ natural resources.
UK water firms tell EU behaviour change is the key to reducing water use
The UK water and wastewater companies have told the European Commission that behaviour change, not technology, holds the key to reducing water use in buildings.
Water companies warn of risks in Government and Ofwat plans for market reform
The UK water companies have warned MPs that plans by Ofwat to open up a cross-border retail market between England and Scotland involves an unacceptable level of operational risk.
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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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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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