Ofwat-led Regulators’ Alliance acknowledges “we are not working hard enough to act on stakeholder feedback”
The Ofwat-led Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has acknowledged that there are areas where it needs to improve its performance, following feedback from stakeholders in its annual stakeholder survey for 2021- 2022.
Commons Environmental Audit Committee opens new inquiry into role of natural capital in the green economy
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into the current and potential future role of natural capital in the green economy, and the Government’s proposals to increase private investment in measures to support nature recovery.
Ofwat consults on proposal for new £100 million water efficiency fund
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to develop a new £100 million fund to help save water - the water efficiency fund was confirmed in the final methodology for the 2024 price review.
Ofwat consults on new guidance to support customers in vulnerable circumstances
Ofwat has launched a consultation on new guidance for water companies setting out how they should support their customers who require extra help in accessing water services.
Ofwat makes three senior director appointments to strengthen senior leadership team
Ofwat has made three senior director appointments to strengthen its senior leadership team.
Ofwat CEO describes Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt”
David Black, Chief Executive of water sector regulator Ofwat, has described Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt.”
Chris Walters appointed as executive member to Ofwat Board
Ofwat has confirmed that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Chris Walters as an executive member to Ofwat’s Board, following consultation with the Welsh Government.
Competition and Markets Authority - Annual Report shows CMA saves consumers billions over last three years
UK consumers have saved an estimated £8 billion over the last 3 years from action taken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to protect competition and stamp out unfair practices.
Ofwat allows Portsmouth Water to maintain one Issuer Credit Rating with a single credit ratings agency rather than two
Ofwat has allowed Portsmouth Water to maintain one Issuer Credit Rating with a single credit ratings agency rather than two – only 10 days after the water company requested the change and less than three months after the licence requirement for two came into effect.
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Ofwat inquiry to hear evidence from Defra tomorrow
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its follow-up inquiry on the water industry, Ofwat and the role of the Government by taking evidence from Defra Minister, Rebecca Pow MP from 10.30am tomorrow.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to measures of customer experience performance commitments at PR24
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the measures of customer experience performance commitments at PR24.
EA Chair says water company environmental performance for 2022 "very disappointing" with "minimal improvement"
Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell has described the performance of many of the 9 English water and sewerage companies for 2022 as "very disappointing with minimal improvement in star ratings compared to 2021.".
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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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