Ofwat guidance on water firms' AMP6 business plan consultations not yet fully formed
Ofwat has published further guidance on how the water companies will have to consult their customers on their business plan proposals for 2015-20 – however, the water industry regulator says that “some issues will only become clear as the price-setting process progresses.”
South West Water fined £9k+ after pump failure
South West Water has been left red-faced for the second time in as many days as it was prosecuted yesterday (17 April) for polluting a stream near one of Cornwall's most popular surfing and bathing beaches.
“We are tired of being dictated to by utilities”, say business customers
In a business customer forum chaired by Ofwat, concerns were expressed about the way the market reforms proposed by the Water White Paper will be implemented.
Major sewer projects could be classed as “Nationally Significant”
The Government has published a draft Statutory Order that would class major sewer schemes as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Competition Commission merger decision to raise key issues for Ofwat and investors
The outcome of the Competition Commission’s current investigation due later this month on the merger between South Staffordshire Water and Cambridge Water could raise questions about the prospects for future mergers and how regulator Ofwat sets future price limits.
NI Water hit with £4.5k fine after pollution incidents
Northern Ireland Water has been fined £4,500 plus court costs for making a polluting discharge from a water treatment works and a sewage pumping station.
Consumer watchdog’s customer engagement at odds with Ofwat?
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) is adopting a more hands-off approach to regulation at a time of Ofwat’s increased focus on stakeholder engagement.
Planning Inspectorate takes over Infrastructure Planning Commission work
Under the Localism Act the Infrastructure Planning Commission was abolished yesterday – from today onwards the Planning Inspectorate will take over its work.
Water issues in the National Planning Policy Framework
Flooding, water and wastewater management are among the key issues which local authorities and other planning bodies must take into account under the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published today.
The Budget: good for infrastructure, not so good for green economy?
Some interesting points regarding UK infrastructure and the green economy have been raised in wake of the Budget announced by George Osborne today.
Government sets up single UK Competition and Markets Authority
The Government has announced the formation of a single Competition and Markets Authority intended to simplify and strengthen the UK competition landscape.
Environment Agency says drinking-water standards too high for many water uses
Dr Paul Leinster, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency has said that the UK's current approach of using one level of treatment meant that water treated to drinking water standards was being used for purposes that it is not required for.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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