Environment Agency starts annual water quality tests in England
The Environment Agency has started its annual water quality tests at England’s beaches.
Water network says Water Act requires closer collaboration with supply chain
The Water Industry Supply Chain Network, a collaborative group of associations in the water sector supply chain, says that the the new Water Act will require much closer collaboration by key stakeholders.
EU simplifies environmental impact assessment process
New European legislation simplifying the rules for assessing the potential effects of projects on the environment enters into force today.
Business Stream chief says Water Act will force water companies to improve customer services
Mark Powles, chief executive of Business Stream, the independent subsidiary of Scottish Water, has said that the new Water Act which came into force this week will force water companies to improve their services towards customers or face losing market share.
Scottish water regulator says new Water Act is good news for customers
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has this morning welcomed the news that the UK Government’s Water Bill has received Royal Assent.
Water Act 2014 comes into force
The Water Bill received Royal Assent yesterday evening and now goes on the statute book as the Water Act 2014.
‘Seriously flawed’ Water Bill clears House of Commons
The Government’s Water Bill has cleared its final hurdle in the House of Commons this week, despite being described as "seriously flawed” by Labour’s Shadow water minister Angela Smith during the debate.
Ofwat to proceed with early AMP6 decisions for Northumbrian Water and Dŵr Cymru
Water industry regulator Ofwat has announced that it will proceed with early draft determinations for Northumbrian Water and Dŵr Cymru AMP6 Business Plans.
‘Water Shares’ would create mutual responsibility to preserve water
The Institution of Civil Engineers says that the introduction of a proposed new ‘water shares’ system which would see all licensed water extractors own a share in their local water catchment, could create a sense of mutual responsibility to preserve water supplies and incentivise trading of water during droughts.
Ofwat publishes draft determinations for South West Water and Affinity Water
Ofwat has today published draft determinations for South West Water and Affinity Water as part of the 2014 price review. The draft determinations set out the proposed prices the companies can charge their customers for water and sewage services in 2015-2020 and show a reduction in customer bills before inflation.
Ofwat publishes timetable for PR14 representations
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published the timetable setting out when all interested parties –including customers and customer groups, quality regulators, water companies, the investor community and others –can make representations on Ofwat’s draft decisions as part of the 2014 price review.
Ofwat sets out holding company principles on leadership and transparency
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today published new holding company principles on Board leadership, transparency and governance.
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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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