Mixed response to government plans for reform in Water White Paper
The government plans for reform in the Water White Paper have so far received a series of mixed responses this morning – ranging from a whole-hearted welcome, cautious optimism and disappointment.
Government Water White Paper sets out plans to transform water sector in "biggest overhaul in a generation"
The Government is today publishing its Water White Paper outlining its plans for water sector reform in England, describing it as “the biggest overhaul in a generation.”
Ofwat and EFRA chiefs to give evidence to appear before HoC Public Accounts Committee this week
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee will hear from senior representatives from Ofwat and Defra in a one-off session on the work of Ofwat on Thursday.
Gate three date in RAPID programme for Fens Reservoir to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has written to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water informing them that the current gate three date in the RAPID programme for the Fens Reservoir is to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026 to a later date.
Drinking Water Inspectorate launches investigation into South East Water loss of supply incident
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has today announced that it is investigating the current South East Water loss of supply incident.
Ofwat launches new investigation into South East Water following repeated outages
Ofwat has today opened a new investigation into South East Water following a series of supply interruptions which have seen thousands of households and businesses in Kent and Sussex lose their water supply.
DWI launches investigation into loss of supply incidents affecting Kent and Sussex
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has launched an investigation into loss of supply incidents affecting Kent and Sussex.
EFRA Committee recalls senior leadership of South East Water - concerns grow as SEW disputes DWI account of events around recent water supply failures
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee is recalling the senior leadership of South East Water for another evidence session - the Committee’s concerns are growing as SEW disputes the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s account of the circumstances around recent water supply failures at the water company.
Office for Environmental Protection identifies possible failures by DEFRA and EA to comply with key laws on water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has confirmed that it has identified possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency (EA) to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve the quality of our rivers, lakes and seas.
House of Lords inquiry into relationship between regulators and growth to hear from Anglian Water CEO
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is continuing its inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth by hearing from industry leaders tomorrow, including the CEO of Anglian Water.
National Audit Office report says environmental regulation reform requires strategic approach
As Defra and the two largest environmental regulators, the Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England (NE), embark on a period of reform they face several challenges, and success will depend on a joined-up, strategic approach, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in a new report.
Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution come into force today
Water companies are now legally required to produce annual pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today - failure to publish plans will be a criminal offence for companies and their CEOs.
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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. -
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