EC publishes new data on pollution from industrial facilities
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have published new updated information on releases and transfers from industrial installations reporting to the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR).
Ofwat publishes policy statement on impact assessments
Ofwat, the economic regulator of the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales, has published a new Policy paper setting out its approach to impact assessments.
Environmental breaches cost paper company nearly £500,000
One of Europe's largest paper recyclers, St Regis Paper Company Ltd, was ordered by a court last week to pay nearly £500,000 after committing environmental breaches - including misleading the Environment Agency.
Councils urged to tackle road works disruption
More local authorities are being urged by Regional and Local Transport Minister Norman Baker to consider the use of permit schemes that help to reduce the disruption caused by road works.
Plans to help households with water bills - with targeted help for South West
Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today with the launch of a new consultation on water affordability.
Ofwat publishes forward work programme to 2014
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published its forward work programme for 2011-12 to 2013-14 – with important implications for the water and sewerage sectors.
EU - water scarcity and droughts a growing challenge to Member States
The European Commission has published a new Report on Member States' progress in addressing water scarcity and droughts which includes the potential for new EU legislation.
Successful prosecutions by Severn Trent Water for sewer pollution
2011 has already seen a number of successful prosecutions brought by Severn Trent Water against a number of companies for illegal discharges into the sewer network.
Water companies oppose Ofwat competition proposals
Ofwat has commissioned five independent reports on the role of system operators in bringing more competition into the water sector. The water companies were almost all opposed to the idea which was first proposed by Ofwat in July last year.
Sir Michael Pitt to be Chief of Planning Inspectorate - "business as usual"
Sir Michael Pitt, currently Chair of the Infrastructure Planning Commission will become Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate when Katrine Sporle, the Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, retires at the end of March.
Report on NI Water winter supply disruption published
The independent Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland, today publishes its report into NI Water’s handling of the freeze/thaw incident, which led to water supply disruptions for around 450,000 consumers, during the December 2010-January 2011 period.
Water and sewerage bills rise in line with inflation in 2011/12
Ofwat has announced this morning that the average household water and sewerage bill across England and Wales will increase broadly in line with inflation in 2011/12.
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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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