Water UK – Ofwat beyond its policy remit and not value for money
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water and wastewater companies at both national and EU level, has expressed concerns about Ofwat’s current regulatory approach.
Scottish MPs back Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill
Members of the Scottish Parliament have given their backing to the principles of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill following the Stage 1 debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Scott Bader pay £17K+ for chemical leak
Chemical manufacturer Scott Bader has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £7,656 costs after xylene leaked undetected from its Wollaston Hall site near Wellingborough.
Scottish Water delivering more for less says watchdog
A new report published by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) highlights a remarkable transformation since Scottish Water was created in 2002.
Ofwat sludge study has profits from waste-to-energy in its sights
The latest Ofwat update on its sustainable sludge project puts the sewerage companies’ capability to raise significant additional income via its current ‘monopoly position’ with regards to both treatment infrastructure and sewage sludge availability squarely in its sights. The update says that waste sludge is turning into a valuable asset rather than a waste.
European Commission launches resource efficiency initiative
The European Commission has launched a new flagship initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency across the European Union.
Uncertainty continues over costs of private sewer transfer
Today WaterBriefing is publishing an Executive Briefing on what has been described as the "biggest change in responsibility for sewerage services since 1937" – the forthcoming transfer of responsibility for private sewers and lateral drains to water and sewerage companies.
Farms fined for slurry pollution
Two farms have been fined thousands of pounds this week for two separate slurry pollution incidents.
MPs urge action to secure flood defences and affordable water supplies
The cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Afairs Committee has published the Report of its inquiry into Future Flood and Water Management.
Ofwat says PR09 approach “was a considerable success”
Water industry regulator Ofwat has hailed its approach to the 2009 price review, which set the water companies’ investment programme for the next five years, as “ a considerable success.”
Water companies seek role in Defra AD Steering Group
Water UK, the body that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level, has published its response to Defra’s consultation on developing an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Framework.
Ofwat looking for major reforms in water sector
Ofwat looks set to reduce the level of its reporting requirements from water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
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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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