Environment Agency seeks to make ban on fishing in River Esk in Yorkshire permanent
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposal to make a temporary byelaw which currently prohibits fishing in the River Esk permanent in order to enhance the protection of fish stocks.
CMA publishes environmental sustainability advice to government
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published advice on how competition and consumer laws can help meet the UK's environmental goals, and has outlined plans for a Sustainability Taskforce.
Environment Agency increases abstraction licence charges – first time in ten years
The Environment Agency (EA) has increased its abstraction licence charges –the first time the EA has raised the cost of licences in ten years.
MOSL – new Market Data Strategy will “significantly improve” quality of data in non-household water market
MOSL has published the first Market Data Strategy for the non-household water market - the strategy is intended to significantly improve the quality of market data.
Ofwat highlights root causes of problems identified in wastewater investigation
Ofwat has published further details of information gathered in its wastewater treatment works to date, including identification of some of the root causes of problems flagged up by the water companies themselves.
Ecological harm from River Lugg damage - Natural England and Environment Agency launch joint legal action
Natural England and the Environment Agency have announced today they are beginning legal action against a landowner for damage to a protected area of the River Lugg in Herefordshire which has caused suspected significant and long-term ecological harm.
Ofwat and Environment Agency launch major investigation into sewage treatment works – water companies could face legal action
The Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat have launched a major investigation into sewage treatment works, after new checks led to water companies admitting that they could be releasing unpermitted sewage discharges into rivers and watercourses.
Ofwat targets five water companies in wastewater treatment work investigation
Ofwat has today announced that it is opening enforcement cases into five water and wastewater companies as part of its ongoing investigation into how companies manage their wastewater treatment works.
Ofwat Chief orders water companies to spell out plans to protect river health
Ofwat has today called on water companies to spell out plans for how they will cut the harm they cause to rivers in England.
House of Lords Committee launches new inquiry into land use in England
The House of Lords Land Use Committee has held its first public evidence session with officials from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Ofwat recommends further investigations into green solutions that could help reduce chalk stream abstraction
Ofwat has today recommended that ring-fenced funding continues to be used for further investigations into four strategic regional water resource solutions in England.
Government updates water companies on security and emergency measures required in the interests of national security
The Government has this morning issued a new Ministerial direction to water and sewerage companies in England and Wales setting out the outcomes they must meet in the interest of national security and for the purpose of mitigating the effects of any civil emergency.
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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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