Water industry regulator Ofwat has published a document setting out the guidance it will take into account in determining whether to select an infrastructure project as a ‘specified infrastructure project’.

MPs on the House of Commons Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have given their formal approval to the appointment of Philip Dilley as Chair of the Environment Agency, following a pre-appointment hearing to question him.

The European Commission has written to the United Kingdom asking it to take action on three-water related issues - Pembroke power station, urban waste water treatment and bathing water rules.

The European Commission is urging Germany to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates.

The European Commission is opening infringement proceedings against Italy for its failure to ensure that water intended for human consumption meets European standards.

The European Commission is taking Portugal to Court for its failure to ensure that waste water from small agglomerations is properly treated.

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.

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.

Industry regulator Ofwat has published links to the water companies revised AMP6 Business Plans.