Ofwat says retail competition in business sector could lead to less need for regulation
Ofwat's director of policy and communication Marian Spain has said that opening the water sector up to competition for business customers would result in “a lot less need for regulation on price” and that if water companies can help businesses better “it will help all of us.”
Ofwat proposals flag up major changes for UK water sector
The publication today by UK water industry regulator Ofwat of its Future price limits – statement of principles paper has flagged up the potential for far-reaching changes with significant implications for the way the UK water companies do business in future.
Ofwat sets roadmap to more sustainable water sector
Water industry regulator Ofwat says the water and sewerage sectors need to make a step change in innovation if they are to meet the challenges of ever rising customer expectations, population growth and climate change.
New Ofwat paper on opening retail market up to competition
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published a new paper on the provision of retail services to non-household customers by water retailers in England and Wales which highlights the Scottish water market as the most useful comparison.
Ofwat - resilience planning is key to climate change adaptation by UK water sector
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published a new report outlining measures the UK water companies will need to put in place for resilience planning. The report suggests that resilience planning is key to climate change adaptation by the sector.
Defra publishes further details of Draft Water Bill
The Department of Food and Rural Affairs has published further details of the draft Water Bill to reform the water industry in England and Wales announced in the Queen’s Speech today.
Industry leaders hail £70bn Govt contract data release
The Government has published new data on £70 billion of potential future contracts over the next five years, across 13 different sectors including construction, property, medical and police equipment, as part of reforming the way the public sector does business.
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.
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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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