European Commission urges Germany to act on nitrate pollution in water
The European Commission is urging Germany to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates.
EU Commission takes action against Italy on drinking water quality failures
The European Commission is opening infringement proceedings against Italy for its failure to ensure that water intended for human consumption meets European standards.
EU Commission takes Portugal to Court over waste water treatment
The European Commission is taking Portugal to Court for its failure to ensure that waste water from small agglomerations is properly treated.
Metal firm fined £55k for polluting Seven Trent Water sewer network
Wolverhampton based Global Metal Finishers Limited has been fined £55,000 for making illegal discharges into Severn Trent Water’s sewer network. The company has also been ordered to pay costs of nearly £9,000.
Single multi-utility regulator for energy and water in independent Scotland?
The Scottish Government is proposing that a single multi-utility regulator covering electricity, gas and water should be established in Scotland in the event of a “yes” vote for independence.
Ofwat:Open Water Programme is not right model to deliver on competition
In an extraordinary development, Ofwat’s plans for the new retail market in 2017 are about to undergo fundamental changes which could have significant implications for the introduction of competition – only six months after it announced the creation of Open Water Market Ltd to deliver the new market arrangements.
Ofwat publishes links to revised AMP6 business plans
Industry regulator Ofwat has published links to the water companies revised AMP6 Business Plans.
Further job cuts on the cards at Ofwat
Further job cuts are on the cards at Ofwat in Birmingham, where the water industry regulator is set to make more redundancies according to a report on ITV News.
EU launches negotiations on international environmental trade agreement
The EU, together with 13 other countries, has formally opened plurilateral negotiations in the World Trade Organisation on the liberalization of trade in ’green goods’.
Welsh Government wants to bring reservoir safety proposals into force immediately
The Welsh Government has launched a new consultation on reservoir safety in Wales to bring new proposals into force immediately.
Full competition in water moves one step further
Open Water, the organisation charged with delivering the competitive retail market for non-household customers, today set out the high level design of the retail market and its underlying principles.
Ofwat annual report highlights significant failures in its financial planning for PR14
Ofwat’s latest annual report and accounts highlights its direction of travel in AMP6 – and also flags up significant failings in Ofwat’s own internal processes and financial management during 2013-14.
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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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