Ofwat outlines ways water companies can provide support to customers during pandemic
Ofwat has published a new report setting out a number of actions water companies can take to help customers who may be struggling through the pandemic.
Climate Change Committee Chair urges government to heed call for power shift from Whitehall to meet Net Zero
Lord Deben, Chair of the influential Climate Change Committee, the government’s independent adviser on clmate change, is urging the government to listen to a call by local leaders and Mayors from across the UK for a power shift from Whitehall to meet Net Zero.
Ofwat looks for new Director to head up delivery of 2024 Price Review in Wales
Ofwat is actively recruiting a Director of Wales in a newly created role to lead its office in Wales and take a leading role in delivery of the 2024 price review in Wales.
Northumbrian Water restores environmental performance rating in EA's annual assessment
Northumbrian Water has retained its industry-leading position on pollution and restored its Four Star rating with the publication of the Environment Agency’s (EA’s) Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).
Welsh Water tops Environment Agency's annual environmental performance league table
Welsh Water has secured the top rating in the Environment Agency’s annual independent assessment of how water and sewerage companies have performed to protect and enhance the environment.
EA warns environmental performance of some water and sewerage companies in England “serious cause for concern”
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning that the environmental performance of some of the nine water and sewerage companies in England companies is giving “serious cause for concern”.
House of Commons Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into plastic waste
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee has today launched a new inquiry into tackling the vast quantities of plastic waste produced every year in the UK.
Ofwat proposes principles to increase public value in the water sector
Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling on the water companies to seek additional social and environmental value through the delivery of their services.
RAPID - water companies in England submit 15 strategic resource schemes to Regulators’ Alliance
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has this week received submissions for 15 strategic water resource schemes from nine English water companies, including proposals for new water resources and inter-regional water transfers.
Government publishes updated water resources planning guideline for water companies and regional bodies
The Government has published a detailed and updated water resources planning guideline for water companies in England and Wales – and says it is also relevant to those organisations responsible for producing regional water resource plans.
Ofwat closes investigation into Wessex Water’s arrangements to sell biogas to Wessex Water Enterprises
Ofwat has closed its investigation into the arrangements between Wessex Water to sell biogas and biosolids and its associate, Wessex Water Enterprises Ltd (WWE).
Yorkshire Water welcomes new Government measures to reduce water usage as ‘significant step forward’
Yorkshire Water has welcomed the Government’s announcement of new measures to reduce personal water use.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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