Ofwat looks to strengthen 2024 Price Review team
Ofwat is looking for a Director to lead key elements of the upcoming PR24 price review, and help shape the design and delivery of this and future price reviews.
CCW launches credit protection campaign for business customers
CCW has launched a new campaign to ensure credit protection for business customers – the ‘Credit where it’s due’ campaign is intended to ensure their money is protected if their retailer were to exit the market.
Ofwat designates United Utilities’ Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme as DPC Delivered Project
Ofwat has designated United Utilities’ Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme as a Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) Delivered Project.
Ofwat consults new approach to regulating operational resilience
Ofwat has set out proposals to develop a new approach to regulating operational resilience to achieve the best outcomes for customers, society and the environment.
Boost for National Infrastructure Commission with three new appointments
The Chancellor has announced the appointment of three new experts to the National Infrastructure Commission.
MPs on Parliamentary Committee approve appointment of new Chair for Ofwat – with observations
The House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has said it is content with the appointment of Iain Coucher as the new Chair of the water regulator, Ofwat – the body responsible for the economic regulation of the water and sewage industry in England and Wales.
Ofwat appoints David Black as new permanent Chief Executive
Ofwat has today announced the appointment of David Black as its permanent Chief Executive, following an open recruitment process.
CCW establishes PR24 challenge group
A new Challenge Co-ordination Group has been established by CCW, with Caroline Warner appointed as its independent chair.
MPs on House of Commons Committee to quiz prospective Chair of water regulator OFWAT
The prospective new Chair of the government’s independent water regulator, OFWAT, Iain Coucher, will appear before the House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee next week for a pre-appointment hearing at 09.45am on Wednesday 20 April 2022.
Government seeks views on future water fluoridation consultation process
The Health and Care Bill currently going through Parliament includes changes to the water fluoridation legislation in England – the Government is seeking views on the future water fluoridation consultation process.
Ofwat/ CCW research into customer priorities to inform development of Common Performance Commitments at PR24
Ofwat and CCW have published the second piece of joint research into customer priorities which will inform wider aspects of the 2024 Price Review and the development of common Performance Commitments and Outcome Delivery Incentives.
Defra names former CEO of Atomic Weapons Establishment and Network Rail as preferred Ofwat Chair candidate
The Environment Secretary has selected Iain Coucher as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Jonson Cox as the Chair of Ofwat, the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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