Times newspaper Clean It Up campaign claims victory on sewage monitoring
The Times newspaper is claiming victory for its Clean It Up campaign following news that the Environment Agency is to take over responsibility for reporting on sewage monitoring from the water companies.
Ofwat consults on proposal to set separate price control for delivery of Thames Tideway Tunnel until 2030
Ofwat is consulting on its proposal to set a separate price control for the upcoming AMP8 investment period 2025 – 2030 for the work Thames Water carries out on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project.
Deadline nears to comment on Scottish Government consultation on developing policy for water sector
The deadline is nearing to submit comments in response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposed principles and considerations in developing policy for the future of the water industry in Scotland in response to the climate emergency.
SEPA launch consultation on new framework to streamline environmental regulation
As part of continuing efforts to modernise and improve environmental regulation, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are seeking views on the type of authorisation required for regulated activities in Scotland.
UK Government launches Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy to boost supply chain resilience
The Department for Business and Trade has launched the Government’s new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy, aimed at safeguarding UK supplies of critical goods such as chemicals, medicines, minerals and semiconductors.
Ofwat consults on forward work plan for 2024-2025
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its forward work plan for 2024-2025 setting out what the regulator proposes to do over the coming year to improve water companies’ performance and prepare the sector for longer-term challenges.
MOSL publishes 2024-27 Business Plan for consultation
Business retail market operator MOSL has published its 2024-27 Business Plan for consultation, the first plan informed by the organisation’s new three-year strategy.
Ofwat tells Thames Water – regulated companies should not pay dividends to service debt obligation of another group company
Ofwat has told Thames Water that it does not expect dividend distribution by a regulated water company to be rationalised “primarily by reference to an amount required to service an obligation of another group company.”
Farm invests £900k to improve infrastructure after water pollution prosecution
Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on Thursday 11 January. Handing down sentence, the judge said £900,000 had since been spent on infrastructure by the company as a result of the case.
Competition and Markets Authority to investigate acquisition of SES Water by Pennon Group
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is investigating the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Ltd - including its subsidiaries Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc, Summit Water Ltd, and Osaka Gas UK Ltd under the Water Industry Act 1991.
Ofwat seeks £70k Head of Media Relations who will play "key part of Ofwat’s crisis communications response”
Water sector regulator Ofwat is looking for a Head of Media Relations who will “play a key part of Ofwat’s crisis communications response” to lead its 16-strong communications team.
New report says water reform must be a priority for the next government
A new report says water reform must be a priority for the next government and that it should commission a comprehensive, independent review of water management, to report within its first twelve months.
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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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