Ofwat publishes new guidance for development of strategic regional water resource solutions
Ofwat has published new guidance setting out the process for the next stage of the process for water companies to investigate and develop strategic water resource solutions that benefit customers, protect and enhance the environment and benefit wider society.
Competition Authority finds concerns in drinking water solutions merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the anticipated purchase of Waterlogic by Culligan could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of multifunctional taps to business customers in the UK.
Drought - Defra relaxes rules to help farmers deal with impacts of dry weather
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that more support will be provided for farmers to help them deal with the impacts of some of the driest weather for decades.
Ofwat confirms new open access competition for innovators and seeks to extend £200m Innovation Fund to 2030
Ofwat, the economic regulator of water services in England and Wales, has announced a new “open access” competition for innovators as its £200 million Innovation Fund evolves to encourage more diverse ideas to transform water services for customers, the environment and society.
Competition & Markets Authority launches investigations into 3 fashion brands over ‘green’ claims
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched new investigations into 3 fashion brands - ASOS, Boohoo and Asda - over ‘green’ claims.
Ofwat research shows 59% of customers want water companies to prioritise river water quality – even if bills increase as a result
New research undertaken by Ofwat shows that almost six in ten (59%) customers want their water company to prioritise improving the quality and cleanliness of rivers in England and Wales - even if this were to increase the price of their water bills.
Nutrient pollution: Defra issues Direction to Natural England on strategic mitigation schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has issued a Direction to Natural England on measures to address nutrient pollution via strategic mitigation schemes which has been implemented with immediate effect.
Ofwat – latest provisional figures on leakage show improvement in water industry performance
Ofwat is today releasing new figures that shed light on the water industry's performance on reducing leakage.
Ofwat sets out new proposals to improve financial resilience in the water sector
Ofwat has set out new proposals to improve financial resilience in the sector which would give the regulator extra powers to stop water companies making dividend payments if the company's financial resilience is at risk.
EAC calls on Government for rapid implementation of environmental principles in policymaking
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) today argues that there is no reason for any further delay to the roll-out of the Government’s Environmental Principles, which are intended to be binding on policymakers across many areas of central government.
Ofwat sets out options to unlock more competition in strategic investment in English water sector
Ofwat has published a discussion paper exploring options to introduce further competition for strategic investment in the English water sector, including the removal of regulatory barriers.
Environment Agency applies for Drought Order in Yorkshire to protect Holme Styes reservoir from running dry
The Environment Agency yesterday made an application to Defra for a Drought Order which will help to prevent the Holme Styes reservoir in Holmfirth from running dry.
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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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