Ofwat warns water companies over excessive increases in pay and retention payments without sufficient justification
Helen Campbell, Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat, has written to the Remuneration Committee Chairs of the English and Welsh water companies warning them that excessive increases in base pay, retention payments or other types of remuneration without sufficient justification and transparency could undermine Ofwat’s objective of rebuilding public trust.
Ofwat consults on Draft Reasons for specifying Thames Water White Horse Reservoir as Specified Infrastructure Project
Ofwat has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed decision to specify the White Horse Reservoir as a Specified Infrastructure Project and on its proposal to issue a Preparatory Works Notice to Thames Water in respect of the reservoir.
EA publishes new guidance on regional environmental destination for water resources and steps to get there
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on the approach needed to propose a regional environmental destination for water resources and the steps to get there.
Thames Water - FT reports Ofwat ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030
The Financial Times is reporting this morning that Ofwat is ready to waive Thames Water fines to 2030 in a deal with the company’s creditors.
New rules from Ofwat on water company executives’ integrity and consumer involvement come into force today
New rules which come into force from today, 1 April, require new water company executives to pass a fit and proper person test to hold these senior positions, and ensure consumers are at the heart of companies’ decision making.
Environment Agency reports inspections target smashed with 10,000 health checks on water network
The Environment Agency is today reporting that it has smashed its inspections target – the EA has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year.
House of Commons EFRA Committee recalls CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recalled the CEO and Chair of South East Water for further questioning about recent water supply outtages which affected thousands of the company's customers.
Ofwat acts on concerns over Clear Business Water Ltd compliance with Customer Protection Code of Practice
Ofwat has acted on concerns over Clear Business Water Ltd’s compliance with Customer Protection Code of Practice {CPCoP) – the business water retailer has now confirmed its commitment to compliance with the CPCoP.
Yorkshire Water cuts storm discharges to watercourses by 24.5% in 2025
Yorkshire Water reduced the number of discharges into watercourses in Yorkshire by 24.5% in 2025 when compared to the previous 12 months.
Competition and Markets Authority releases 1000 page-plus final report on water companies’ PR24 appeals
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its final determinations report following references from Ofwat of its 2024 price reviews (PR24) for 5 water companies to the CMA.
Environment Agency - fewer and shorter storm overflow spills in 2025, new monitoring data shows
New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across England compared to 2024.
Environment Agency plans public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety
The Environment Agency says that the launch of the joint England and Wales public consultation on proposed reforms to reservoir safety is now planned for later in 2026 – the EA is seeking to ensure the work aligns with the recently published Water White Paper and wider government priorities.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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