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.
Reforming the water sector: MPs on EFRA Committee launch major new inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is today launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector.
Government says water companies “to be forced to double compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures"
Water customers around the country will benefit from significantly higher payments to compensate them for water company service failures, the Government has confirmed today, saying that water companies are “to be forced to double compensation for failures.”
OEP - environmental watchdog finds Defra, Ofwat and Environment Agency failed to comply with environmental law on CSO regulation
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that there have been failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat following an investigation into the regulation of network combined sewer overflows (CSOs).
Environment Agency consults on proposed changes to water company drought plan guideline
The Environment Agency has today launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they prepare and publish their drought plans by 2027.
Nature Minister to give evidence to Commons EAC inquiry on role of natural capital in green economy
Nature Minister Mary Creagh will appear before the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee next week to give evidence in the EAC’s revived inquiry into the role of natural capital in the green economy.
United Utilities - RAPID agrees request for 15 month delay to date of Gate 3 for North West Transfer Strategic Resource Option
RAPID has agreed a request from United Utilities to change the Gate Three date for its North West Transfer Strategic Resource Option (NWT SRO) from March 2025 to December 2026.
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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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