Scotland’s independent water quality regulator says water quality remains very high
Drinking water quality in Scotland is extremely high, with 99.92% compliance against regulatory standards, according to the latest annual report from the country’s independent watchdog.
Retail water market - Ofwat warns market frictions require urgent attention
Ofwat is warning that ongoing market frictions continue to require urgent attention in its review of the third year of the business retail market.
Ofwat calls on water companies to play a more active role to support competitive markets
Ofwat has called on water companies to play a more active role in supporting competitive markets in the water sector, including the business retail and the developer services markets, to deliver improved outcomes for customers, society and the environment.
CCC to advise the Government on its third assessment of UK climate change risks
The UK Government has formally asked the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK’s third comprehensive assessment of the risks and opportunities from climate change.
Ofwat seeks clarification on WRSE’s regional resilience framework for the south east
Ofwat is seeking clarification on aspects of WRSE’s proposed resilience framework as part of WRSE’s work to progress a regional water resources plan for the south east.
Ofwat announces appointment of first Head of Wales
Ofwat has announced the appointment of Bethan Evans as its first Head of Wales – establishing a permanent presence in Wales for the first time.
Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan - Natural Capital Committee warns “little evidence of progress and worrying evidence of declines”
The Natural Capital Committee (NCC) is warning that there is little evidence of progress and worrying evidence of declines in its latest assessment of how the government is performing against its own ten 25 Year Environment Plan (YEP) goals.
Ofwat starts investigation into whether Thames Water is contravening the Wholesale Retail Code
Ofwat has announced that it has launched an investigation into whether Thames Water is contravening the Wholesale Retail Code.
Environment Agency consults on draft guideline for water resources planning by the water companies
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the draft Water Resources Planning Guideline it has prepared for the water companies to use in drawing up their Water Resource Management Plans(WRMPs).
Government and regulators call on water companies to accelerate AMP7 plans – and consider bringing investment from 2025 forward
In an joint letter to UK water companies, the Government, the Environment Agency, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, Ofwat and CCW have called on them to accelerate their existing AMP7 plans – and consider bringing future investment from 2025 and beyond forward.
DWI - water companies in England have made "no significant progress" on lead 50 years after use of lead pipes were made illegal
The water companies in England collectively carried out a total of 3,502,637 drinking water quality tests during 2019 - only 1,509 of the tests failed to meet one or more of the standards set down in the regulations or exceeded a screening value.
RAPID: Regulators’ Alliance sets out forward work programme for 2020-21
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its forward work programme for 2020-21.
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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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