MOSL - Ofwat must ensure PR24 includes incentives to achieve Defra target of 9% cut in NHH water demand by 2038
MOSL is calling on Ofwat to ensure its determinations on the water companies’ AMP8 business plans at PR24 include an appropriate level of incentives/penalties to drive progress to help achieve Defra’s target of reducing water demand by 9% by 2038 in the non household retail market.
Government agrees Thames Water Teddington direct river abstraction scheme designation as nationally significant infrastructure project
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has written to Thames Water confirming his decision to grant the utility’s request for a Development Consent Order (DCO) which will eventually see the Teddington direct river abstraction scheme designated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Storm overflows monitoring in England hits 100% target
Every storm overflow across the water network in England is now monitored - 100% of storm overflows have now been fitted with Event Duration Monitors (EDMs) to meet the target set by the government to do so by the end of 2023.
Ofwat announces decision to modify water companies' licences to introduce customer-focused principles
Ofwat has announced its decision to modify water companies' licences to introduce customer-focused principles, describing the new licence condition as “an important addition to our regulatory toolkit.”
Minister calls on water CEOs to accelerate plans to deliver on sewage spills reductions in next 12 months
New Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has written to water company Chief Executives calling on them to go “further and faster” to secure a measurable reduction in sewage spills in the next 12 months and asking them to respond with written plans by 19th December.
Ofwat publishes new guidance for water companies to protect vulnerable customers
Ofwat has today set out clear minimum standards for water companies to ensure that those customers who need extra help are provided with the level of service they require.
Thames Water and Ofwat CEOs and Chairs under intense questioning in grilling by EFRA Committee
The Chief Executives and Chairs of both Thames Water and Ofwat endured intensive questioning yesterday from the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee in a compelling live evidence session which at times made for uncomfortable viewing.
Environment Agency gains new powers to impose unlimited financial penalties on companies who pollute environment
As of yesterday, the Environment Agency can now impose unlimited financial penalties on companies who pollute the environment.
EFRA Committee announces timetable for tomorrow’s live evidence session with Thames Water and Ofwat
The House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published the timetable for tomorrow’s evidence session with Thames Water and Ofwat.
RAPID consults on commercial arrangements for enabling new water resources
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development. (RAPID) has launched a consultation on commercial arrangements for enabling new water resources.
Ofwat raises queries with Thames Water over £37.5 million dividend payment to shareholders
Ofwat has confirmed it is looking into the payment by Thames Water of a £37.5 million dividend payment to shareholders – the payment was set out in Thames Water Utilities Ltd Interim results for the six months period to 30 September 2023 published yesterday.
National Audit Office warns on UK resilience - Government is underprepared for extreme weather
The National Audit Office (NAO) is warning that the government is underprepared for extreme weather events, such as severe floods, which have the potential to cause significant disruption to the country.
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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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