Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2012-13 charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has set out its approvals process for charges from 2012-13 onwards.
Defra consults on costs recovery proposal for Drinking Water Inspectorate
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on its proposal to implement a charging scheme to enable the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) to recover the cost of regulatory work undertaken on behalf of the water industry.
Ofwat approves Cambridge Water deal
Water industry regulator Ofwat has approved Alinda Capital Partners LLC, the new owners and ultimate holding company for Cambridge Water, as an appropriate entity to meet regulatory requirements.
Ofwat report highlights concerns on companies’ performance
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has reported that although the water and wastewater companies continue to deliver good levels of service to most consumers, there are still areas for concern.
Government consults on revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies
The Government has launched a series of separate consutations on the environmental assessments conducted on the proposed revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies.
Ofwat wants faster, more systematic water metering
The water industry regulator is recommending the acceleration of water metering in England and Wales – currently only 38% of households are metered.
Ofwat launches major new consultation on regulating UK water sector
Ofwat has launched a major new consultation setting out proposals for two significant shifts in the way it approaches regulatory compliance by the water companies which would drop the requirement for detailed annual information.
Scottish Water fined £7.5K for sewage pollution
Scottish Water was fined £7,500 at Dornoch Sheriff Court on Monday for allowing untreated sewage to discharge to a Brora burn for a week, resulting in a number of fish deaths.
EU pushes Germany to comply with water legislation
The European Commission is asking Germany to comply with EU water legislation.
Environment Agency plans 10% increase p.a. in abstraction charges
The Environment Agency has announced proposals to increase some abstraction licence charges by an average 10% per annum for the next three years.
Northern Ireland looks at planning interventions to aid recovery on environmental regulation
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced the establishment of two independent groups to examine measures to improve the planning system to aid economic recovery.
Welsh Water fined for over-abstraction
Welsh Water has been fined £2000 plus £4000 in costs for pumping too much water out of the River Usk on 35 separate occasions.
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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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