House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches follow-up inquiry on water quality
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has this morning announced a follow-up evidence session on water quality and water infrastructure, taking place on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Department of Health and Social Care launches consultation on water fluoridation expansion in north east England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new consultation on water fluoridation expansion in north east England - the government is seeking views on expanding community water fluoridation schemes with new arrangements or by varying existing arrangements.
UK to introduce ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic
The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive have all taken the decision to proceed with legislation to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
Scottish Government confirms Net Zero target by 2030 no longer feasible and pushes date back to 2045
The Scottish Government has acknowledged that its target of achieving Net Zero by 2030 is no longer feasible and has pushed the target date back to 2045.
Environment Agency issues new guidance on temporary discharge of water unfit for supply from WTWs and assets to surface waters
The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on when water companies can temporarily discharge water unfit for supply from water treatment works and supply assets to surface waters.
New Ofwat and CCW research shows customer trust and satisfaction in water companies falling
The latest customer research published by water sector regulator Ofwat and consumer watchdog CCW reveals that the vast majority of people do not trust water companies to do what’s right for the environment.
Government announces up to £11m from water company fines and penalties to be reinvested in new Water Restoration Fund
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has announced today that up to £11 million in water company fines and penalties will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund (WRF).
Leading utilities expert says Thames Water is “disaster of its own and regulators’ making” and calls for appointment of special administrator
Professor Dieter Helm has published a highly critical and detailed analysis of Thames Water, describing the deeply indebted utility as “a disaster of its own and the regulators’ making” and “badly managed and financially engineered.”
SEPA publishes Corporate Plan setting out priorities for next three years
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency have published a new Corporate Plan setting out how they will protect and improve Scotland’s environment over the next three years.
Environment Agency publishes storm overflow spill data for 2023
The Environment Agency has today published its Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for 2023 showing the frequency and duration of spills from storm overflows in England.
Environment Agency launches whistleblowing portal in latest bid to crackdown on water company sewage pollution
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new whistleblowing portal to make it easier for internal water company whistleblowers to safely report serious environmental wrongdoing by their water companies.
Ofwat revokes water supply licence and sewerage licences of Thames Water Commercial Services Ltd
Ofwat has issued a notice of revocation of the water supply licence and sewerage licences of Thames Water Commercial Services Ltd which takes effect from today.
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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
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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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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