Environment Agency Chief Regulator calls for fundamental reform of environmental regulation framework
Environment Agency Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Nettleton, has today called for the environmental regulation framework to be reformed in order to help better protect people and the environment and enable businesses to grow.
Law firm serves letters before action on 6 water companies in new class action competition claim
On 20 December 2024 international law firm RPC and proposed class representative Professor Carolyn Roberts took the first step in launching a new opt-out competition collective action claim by serving proposed defendants Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Anglian Water with letters before action.
OEP investigates suspected Defra failure to take measures to achieve Good Environmental Status of marine waters
The Office for Environmental Protection has launched an investigation into a suspected failure by Defra to take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine waters by the statutory deadline.
Environment Agency consults on Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions – the EA is seeking views on a proposed update to the Agency's enforcement and sanctions policy.
Parliamentary Committee to ask CCC Chief tomorrow how UK can stay on track to reach Net Zero - with "no credible plans" in place
The House of Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) will hear evidence tomorrow from the leadership of the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) as part of its ongoing inquiry into the Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Ofwat releases third party report on the coordinated delivery of utility infrastructure
Ofwat has released a third party report produced as a guide to the coordinated delivery of utility infrastructure – the document was published on the regulator’s website on 24th December.
Environment Agency reviews water companies’ revised draft regional and water resources management plans
The Environment Agency has published its review of the revised draft regional and water resources management plans published by water companies in England.
Southern Water to face EFRA committee following price review and water outages
Southern Water will be the first water company to face the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee committee following Ofwat’s price review announcement in a week which saw water outages for thousands of customers.
Ofwat announces Final Determination of £104 billion for AMP8 Business Plans – up from £88 billion at Draft Determination in July
Ofwat has today announced a Final Determination figure of £104 billion for the water companies’ AMP8 Business Plans – a £16 billion increase in allowances compared to its Draft Determination of £88 billion announced on 19th July.
Water bills - Government says customers cannot be expected to pay price for years of underperformance
The Government has repeated its view that water bills must remain affordable, and customers cannot be expected to pay the price for years of underperformance in the past.
Ofwat proposes £18.2 million penalty for Thames Water after finding water company broke dividend payment rules
Ofwat has today announced its proposed decision which finds Thames Water to be in breach of its obligations under Licence Condition P30 – the regulator has proposed an £18.2 million penalty after finding the water company broke dividend payment rules.
Water bills set to rise 36% after Ofwat approves £104bn investment programme over next 5 years
Average water bills are set to rise 36% - water sector regulator Ofwat has this morning announced that it has approved a £104 billion investment programme by the water companies.
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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
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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