Parliamentary Committee warns Government progress on environment is “disappointing" and pace "painfully slow"
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning that time is running out for the Government toprogress its ambition to improve the natural environment "within a generation" and that it must “move on from aspirational words” and start “taking the hard decisions.”
Ofwat – water companies make good progress on Board leadership, transparency and governance principles
Ofwat has published its annual report detailing how water companies have performed against the objectives of the Board Leadership, transparency and governance principles based on the information provided in their 2019-20 annual reporting.
Ofwat appoints David Black as interim Chief Executive to replace Rachel Fletcher
Water sector regulator Ofwat has today announced the appointment of David Black as its interim Chief Executive following Rachel Fletcher’s decision to take up a new role in the energy sector.
Ofwat consults on licence amendments and regulatory guidance for Havant Thicket reservoir
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposed guidance and proposed licence modifications to the licences of Portsmouth Water and Southern Water to facilitate the development, construction and operation of the Havant Thicket reservoir.
Sustainability agreements: Competition & Markets Authority issues guidance for businesses
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has issued information to help businesses achieve environmental sustainability goals whilst staying on the right side of competition law.
Ofwat delivers final decisions on stage 1 of strategic regional water resource options for Hampshire
Ofwat has today confirmed in its final decisions that the four strategic regional water resource solutions designed to serve Hampshire and proposed by Bristol Water, Southern Water and Wessex Water and Portsmouth Water have passed through accelerated gate one – its first checkpoint.
Retail water sector: Ofwat grants self-supply water and sewerage licences to Arla Foods
Water sector regulator Ofwat has granted self-supply water and sewerage licences to Arla Foods, the company owned by 12,000 dairy farmers.
Ofwat consults on forward programme of work for 2021-22
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed forward programme of work for 2021-22.
Water Advisory Body report - concerns continue about Irish Water’s ability to meet key metrics
In its latest report, the Water Advisory Body (WAB) has tasked Irish Water with putting in place an action plan for each of the 51 water supplies that remain on the Remedial Action List, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Competition and Markets Authority consults on algorithms, competition and consumer harm
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new research on algorithms, showing how they can reduce competition in digital markets and harm consumers if they are misused.
Ofwat launches £2m water sector innovation competition
Ofwat has today launched its £2 million Innovation in Water Challenge (IWC), the first in a series of competitions funded through Ofwat’s £200 million Innovation Fund that aims to create new collaborations in the water sector.
PR19 appeals - CMA consults on potential changes to cost of capital in its Provisional Findings
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a short consultation following extensive representations by the four companies appealing against Ofwat’s PR19 decisions, the regulator and other stakeholders on its Provisional Findings – specifically on the cost of capital.
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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
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
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