Tight timetable for sewers transfer appeals
The publication yesterday of Ofwat's appeals process for the transfer of private sewers means the regulator is working to a very tight timetable – which in some circumstances could be to the detriment of vulnerable customers.
Cyprus and Croatia top EU rankings for bathing water quality
Water at nearly all Europe's coastal and inland bathing sites is clean enough to bathe and swim in, despite a slight decrease in quality.
House of Lords Committee launches new water inquiry
The House of Lords EU Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment Committee has today invited contributions to its new inquiry into EU Freshwater Policy.
New EU report on hazardous substances in Europe’s fresh and marine waters
Hazardous substances in fresh and marine water can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Ofwat calls for joint water and fuel poverty indicator
Water industry regulator Ofwat has called for th development of a joint water and fuel poverty indicator in its response to the Hills Fuel Poverty Review call for evidence.
Defra launches consultation on planning process for major sewer projects
Defra has today launched a new consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.
NI Water commits to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan
Northern Ireland Water has made a formal commitment to deliver on Freeze Thaw Recovery Plan following the freeze/thaw incident during the December 2010-January 2011 period.
National Measurement System launches new UK strategy
The Government has published a new UK strategy for the National Measurement System - the collective infrastructure of national facilities, expertise, knowledge, research and legal framework for reliable, consistent and internationally recognised measurement.
Public losing trust in green taxes
According to a new report from the Environmental Audit Committee, the Treasury has undermined public trust in green taxes by appearing to use them as a revenue raising tool rather than a serious attempt to change environmentally damaging behaviour.
MEPs reject European GHG reduction proposals
Members of the European Parliament have voted against proposals to make further cuts in European greenhouse gas emissions.
Gray Review calls for greater accountability for Ofwat and better stakeholder engagement
Defra’s independent review of Ofwat, published today, has concluded that regulation in the water sector has worked well since privatisation and that major change is not needed either to the statutory framework or regulatory landscape. However, the water industry regulator has also come in for serious criticism.
Water companies express concern about Ofwat's approach to price limits
The water companies have expressed serious concerns about industry regulator Ofwat’s approach to setting 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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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