OEP launches investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows by Ofwat, Environment Agency and Defra
The Office for Environmental (OEP) has announced that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Defra Secretary of State in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in England.
Ofwat opens new case against South West Water in its investigation into environmental performance
Ofwat has announced that it has opened an enforcement case against South West Water as part of its ongoing investigation into how all wastewater companies manage their wastewater treatment works.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Chair questions effectiveness of water sector regulators
Appearing before the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee last week, Environmental Audit Committee Chair Rt. Hon Phillip Dunne MP questioned the effectiveness of water sector regulators Ofwat and the Environment Agency.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to question Environment Secretary on water quality, biodiversity and other issues
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is set to question the Environment Secretary this week on water quality, biodiversity and other issues as part of its inquiry into The environmental protection policies of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Farming rules for water - Environment Agency sets out guidance to prevent diffuse water pollution from agricultural sources
The Environment Agency has published statutory guidance under regulation 15 of the farming rules for water aimed at preventing diffuse water pollution from agricultural sources.
Davidstow environmental offences cost Dairy Crest record £1.52 million fine in court plus £272,000 in costs
Dairy Crest, the maker of popular brands like Cathedral City and others, has been fined £1.5 million - the largest fine ever awarded for an Environment Agency conviction in the South West.
MOSL publishes 2021/22 Annual Market Performance Report
MOSL has published its 2021/22 Annual Market Performance Report which provides an overview of trading parties’ performance and assurance over the past 12 months.
With GB Biocidal Products Regulation now established, is anyone checking the paperwork?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Philip Gaffey, Managing Director of Gaffey, UK-based specialists in the design and manufacture of advanced in-situ chemical generation and blending systems for the global water treatment market, takes an in-depth look at the impact of Brexit on biocides regulation and the risk for the water sector supply chain.
Ofwat consults on proposal to modify regulation fee cap of water company licences
Ofwat has launched an informal consultation on its proposal to modify licence fees paid by water companies which are currently capped – the regulator’s aim is to ensure that the budget agreed with HM Treasury as part of the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) can be funded and to future-proof the fee cap.
River pollution - third conviction for Anglian Water in 2022
Anglian Water and a contractor have been fined a total of £60,000 after raw sewage leaked into a river killing more than 2,400 fish.
Waterwise consults on UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 - "Vital we accelerate progress over the next decade"
Waterwise. the leading UK authority on water efficiency, has published its draft UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 – and says that delivering the Strategy could save at least 1,500 million litres of water per day by 2030.
Encompass Water applies to Ofwat for water supply licence and sewerage licence
Encompass Water has applied to Ofwat for a water supply licence and sewerage licence with retail authorisation, together with a restricted retail authorisation.
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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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