Government announces unlimited financial penalties under new legislation for environmental polluters
The government has announced that those that pollute the environment will face unlimited financial penalties under new legislation.
Interim Thames Water CEO Cathryn Ross appears before London Assembly Committee investigation into London’s water
Former Ofwat Chief Cathryn Ross, now interim CEO at Thames Water, appeared before the London Assembly Environment Committee today for the first of two meetings investigating London’s waters, looking at pollution, the long-term water supply available in London and any risks associated with the two issues.
MPs to quiz Govt Minister, Chiefs of Ofwat and Thames Water on money, sewage and way ahead
The situation at Thames Water will be examined by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee this morning at 9.15am when it questions the responsible government minister and the Chief Executives from the company and water sector regulator Ofwat.
MOSL publishes 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report for water retail market
MOSL, the market operator for the non-household water retail market in England, has published its 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report (AMPR) which provides an overview of trading parties’ performance and assurance over the past 12 months.
Thames Water – "we are deeply sorry for entirely unacceptable pollution incident into Gatwick Stream and River Mole"
Thames Water’s interim co-CEO, Cathryn Ross has said the water company is “deeply sorry for the entirely unacceptable pollution incident into the Gatwick Stream and River Mole six years ago” which saw Thames yesterday fined £3,334,000 at Lewes Crown Court.
Ofwat publishes further guidance for water companies on price control deliverables for PR24
Ofwat has set out additional guidance for water companies on its expectations for how they should propose price control deliverables at the upcoming 2024 price review for the 2025-30 investment period.
CCW research - most customers in England and Wales unaware of entitlement to payment if water companies fails to meet certain service standards
Most customers in England and Wales are unaware they could be entitled to a payment if their water company fails to meet certain service standards, according to new research conducted by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry on heat resilience and sustainable cooling
As the UK swelters in heatwaves driven by the El Nino weather pattern, which has pushed up global temperatures in recent weeks, the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has today launched a new inquiry on heat resilience and sustainable cooling.
Environment Agency tells all water companies to install smart meters from 2025 and to replace current basic meter stock
The Environment Agency (EA) says it expects all water companies to install smart meters from 2025 and to replace the current basic meter stock.
Ofwat confirms final guidance on performance related executive bonus payments
Ofwat has confirmed new plans that will ensure customers no longer fund executive bonus payments where they have not been sufficiently justified, following a consultation which saw the largest response the regulator has ever received.
Thames Water – House of Commons EFRA Committee to question senior executives, Ofwat and Minister
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has invited key decision-makers involved with Thames Water to a public hearing of the Committee on Wednesday 12 July to explain the difficulties facing the company and the water industry more generally.
Sewage discharge into Bedfordshire River costs Anglian Water £154,428
Anglian Water has paid a monetary penalty of £150,000 following an investigation by the Environment Agency after sewage was released into the River Til.
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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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