CIWEM warns on heightened flood risk of extension of development rights
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has outlined its concern over the Government’s plans to increase the amount of permitted development for extensions, saying it puts more properties at risk of surface water flooding.
Third launch for Ofwat’s licence change proposals
Water industry regulator Ofwat has made substantial concessions to the water companies with its latest revised consultation on proposals for the “Section 13” licence change.
NI Water to invest £324m in water assets in 2013-15
Northern Ireland Water will invest £324 million on “prioritised and targeted” areas to deliver infrastructure improvements, one of the key features of the price control determination for the period 2013-15, published by the Utility Regulator (UR) today.
Benyon: Government open to asset model for funding flood defence
Water minister Richard Benyon has said the Government is “open to considering” a regulated asset model, similar to that of the UK water industry, to fund flood defences, in a Defra questions session in the House of Commons on Thursday.
Welsh Assembly consults on Sustainable Development Bill
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on its Sustainable Development Bill White paper.
Autumn Statement: reaction from engineering community and green lobby
The response to the Autumn Statement has been, unsurprisingly, a mixed bag, divided between the positive reaction from the engineering community and the disgruntled green lobby.
Water UK: efficiency drive will “put too much pressure” on NI Water
Water UK, the representative body for UK water companies, has said too much pressure would be placed on Northern Ireland Water to make proposed efficiencies, in its response to the Utility Regulator’s draft determination of the price control 2013-2015 (PC13).
Companies reject Ofwat’s licence changes
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water industry, has confirmed that many water companies have been unable to accept Ofwat’s controversial proposals for licence modifications.
Defra says Ofwat must review and report on issue of cyclical spend in the water sector
New Government Guidance will require water industry regulator Ofwat to regularly review and report on the issue of cyclical investment in the water sector and whether its regulatory framework is having an impact on the profile of investment in the water and sewerage sector.
Yorkshire Water calls for greater oversight of how Ofwat delivers and more direct accountability to Parliament
Yorkshire Water CEO Liz Barber has welcomed the Government’s strategic policy statement (SPS) for Ofwat, but has called for it to go further to enable the regulator and water companies to tackle a range of challenges with the scale and urgency required.
Report says regulation in England helping protect against climate change - but more needs to be done
A high rate of regulatory performance in England is helping fight climate change impacts, but more must be done to secure a healthy environment, according to a new report released by the Environment Agency.
Ofwat report flags up possible link between underground network management and pollution incidents
UK water industry regulator Ofwat is considering whether there is a possible link between a rise in the number of pollution incidents that the water companies reported during 2011-12 and how well the companies are managing, maintaining and operating their underground networks.
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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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