MPs on EFRA Committee to quiz eight more water companies as part of “reforming water sector” inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has this morning announced the schedule for its upcoming evidence sessions with water companies, as part of its ‘reforming the water sector’ inquiry.
Ofwat to investigate Thames Water over 100-plus delayed AMP7 environmental schemes
Ofwat has today announced that it is opening an enforcement case into Thames Water to investigate whether its delayed delivery of environmental improvement schemes has meant that the company has breached its obligations.
Ofwat consults on Macquarie acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the acquisition of of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie – the Australian investment fund owns an 82% majority stake in Southern Water and was previously owner of Thames Water between 2006 and 2017.
Environment Agency progresses largest-ever investigation into water and sewerage companies
The Environment Agency is continuing work on its largest ever criminal investigation to date into potential breaches of environmental permit conditions by all water and sewerage companies discharging into English waters.
Water poverty in AMP8 - EFRA Committee asks Government to set out timetable to develop single social tariff in 2025
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has written to the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, to ask if there will be adequate support in place for customers in water poverty over the next five years.
Ofwat expands RAPID approach to PR24 to enable more solutions to join
Ofwat has expanded the Approach to the RAPID programme and gated process for PR24, enabling more solutions to join.
Land Use Framework - Government launches major new consultation on land use in England
The Government has launched a major consultation on a new strategic approach to managing land use in England to give decision makers the data they need to protect the most productive agricultural land, boosting Britain’s food security in a time of global uncertainty and a changing climate.
Thames Water – High Court hearing to secure up to £3bn in additional funding begins today
The High Court hearing to decide on a proposal for Thames Water to secure up to an additional £3 billion in funding begins today.
Rivers Trusts - concerns over river recovery as government fails to enshrine Water Restoration Fund in law
The Rivers Trust has expressed its concern over the prospects for river recovery as the Government fails to enshrine the Water Restoration Fund in law.
WINEP - Environment Agency secures record £22 billion investment in environmental commitments from water sector
The Environment Agency working closely with Natural England has secured the largest ever commitment from water companies to clean up the environment and invest in new infrastructure since privatisation.
Independent Water Commission appoints expert advisory group
Leading voices from areas including the environment, public health and investment have been announced as the new advisory group to the independent water commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Ofwat announces details of £400m Innovation Fund to run for next five years of AMP8
Water sector regulator Ofwat has announced details of its £400 million Innovation Fund which will be extended for a further five years to 2030, the next five years of AMP8 - the funding is intended to support ambitious and collaborative water innovation projects.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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