Ofwat releases report setting out economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure
Ofwat has published a new report setting out the economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure generally and specifically looks at the contribution of the Major Projects Programme Ofwat is supporting.
Competition and Markets Authority announces final decisions on PR24 appeals for 5 water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority has today announced final decisions on the appeals for 5 water companies against Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determinations.
MPs on EAC to hold one off evidence session on how Government can protect ancient UK woodlands
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on Wednesdy 11 March exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.
DEFRA Secretary of State to be quizzed by Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow on vision for nature and the environment
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will give evidence to MPs on the House Of Commons Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow.
WaterSure reform will deliver reduced bills for around 300,000 households
Around 300,000 low‑income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years.
MOSL publishes response to Ofwat's interim supply consultation
MOSL has responded to Ofwat’s consultation on strengthening protections for customers in the business retail market by implementing a cost recovery mechanism and cashflow support tool into the interim supply arrangements.
Ofwat proposes £22 million-plus fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures between 2020 and 2023
Ofwat has proposed a £22.46 million fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people n Kent and Sussex.
HoC Environmental Audit Committee to hold live evidence session today on peatland protection and burning ban
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear from a number of witnesses today in a non-inquiry live evidence session at 2.30pm to examine the natural and environmental benefits and impacts of peatlands.
OEP warns Defra response to Protected Sites report won't deliver urgent action needed
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is warning that Defra’s response to the OEP's report that reviewed the implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England will not deliver the urgent action needed.
Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
Ofwat Water Innovation Implementation Programme launches with Challenge to address Regulation 31 capacity constraints
Ofwat has formally launched the Water Innovation Implementation Programme - a new £40 million funded programme of support within Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, currently being designed by Ofwat and its delivery partners, Isle Utilities and Arup.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in UK
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry on environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, as Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says future energy demand from data centres “remains inherently uncertain”.
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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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