EAC Report on forever chemicals: Government makes no new commitments but pledges greater EU cooperation
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published the government’s response to its report on regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals’ - Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Defra Secretary of State to face questioning by EFRA Committee on water sector, farming support and food security
Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds is set to face questions on Tuesday next week on a range of topics that the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs EFRA Committee has examined in this Parliament.
Ofwat consults on review of Retail Exit Code protections in business retail market
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its review of the Retail Exit Code (REC) price and non-price protections for business customers in the business retail market.
June heatwave: EAC calls on government for urgent action on “silent killer” of extreme heat
As a record-breaking heatwave hits parts of the UK this week, Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee Toby Perkins MP has pushed the government on what it is doing to tackle the “silent killer” of extreme heat.
Ofwat announces winners of £5.2 million Water Efficiency Lab to help homes and businesses save water
Ofwat has announced the winners of the first Water Efficiency Lab competition - seven pioneering water efficiency projects have been awarded a share of £5.2 million to develop innovations that provide customers with insights to help them save water.
Majority of EFRA Committee recommendations in report on human cost of coastal erosion dismissed in government's response
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee says that the government has dismissed the majority of the Committee’s recommendations in its report on the human cost of coastal erosion in the formal response from Defra.
MPs on EFRA Committee to question experts on response to UK's growing threat of wildfires
MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and RuralAffairs Committee will question experts tomorrow morning on the UK’s response to the growing threat of wildfires.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules
Ofwat has launched a statutory consultation on changing the Wholesale Charging Rules and Charges Scheme Rules to promote greater water efficiency.
Thames Water faces calls to be put into Special Administration Regime amid swingeing criticism in House of Commons
Thames Water came in for swingeing criticism from MPs in Parliament in response to Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, ministerial statement to the House of Commons yesterday.
Environment Secretary raises Government doubt over proposed Thames Water rescue package
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has written to Ofwat flagging up Government concerns about the proposed Thames Water rescue package put forward by the company’s creditors, according to a number of reports in the UK press this morning.
Ofwat sets out AI adoption plan for the water sector during transition
Ofwat has published an AI adoption plan for the water sector during the transition to the new regulators, saying given the pace of development and adoption of AI systems and the potential risks and benefits for the water industry in England and Wales, "we consider that this work should not wait until the new regulators are established.”
Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion, NAO finds
According to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO), millions of people are missing out on support for essential bills, including water, energy and broadband, as debt to water and energy companies climbs over £7 billion.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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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