Water UK questions Ofwat’s proposed approach to funding bioresources activities at PR24
Water UK, the organisation which represents all the UK water companies, has questioned Ofwat’s proposed approach to funding bioresources activities at PR24, saying that this represents “the considered and consolidated views” of its members.
Ofwat Competition Act investigation: Thames Water proposes to change smart metering policy for business retail customers
Ofwat has announced that Thames Water has proposed changes to how it replaces meters and offer free data services to retailers after an Ofwat investigation under the Competition Act 1998.
Latest RAPID guidance flags up need for water companies to assess whole life carbon cost solutions
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has flagged up the need for Gate two submissions under the RAPID programme to include assessments of the whole life carbon cost of solutions.
Ofwat publishes final guidance for bioresources market - still "operating below its full potential"
Ofwat has published its final guidance paper for the bioresources market setting out how the water sector regulator expects the sewerage companies to implement bid assessment frameworks for their bioresources activities.
Defra consults on plans for two new bathing waters on River Thames and Isle of Wight
An area of the River Thames in Oxford and a coastal area in the Isle of Wight have been put forward for bathing water status.
Retail business market – new research flags up drop in customer satisfaction over last 3 years
A new research study commissioned by Ofwat has highlighted ongoing problems in the business retail water market.
Affinity Water welcomes SPS for Ofwat – but challenges remain and “mature conversation” needed about how household bills are paid and investment phased
Nicky Fomes, Regulation and Strategy Consultant, Affinity Water, says that the company welcomes the government’s Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat – but challenges remain and a “mature conversation” is needed about how household bills are paid and investment phased.
Rivers Trust - SPS for Ofwat "not yet ambitious enough and still lacks clarity"
The Rivers Trust has welcomed the prioritisation of the environment for the first time in Defra’s latest Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat – but expressed concern that the SPS is not yet ambitious enough, and still lacks clarity.
Retail business market - Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company applies for self-supply water & sewerage licence
Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) has applied to Ofwat for a water supply licence and a sewerage licence (WSSL), with a retail authorisation limited to self-supply.
Government publishes Strategic Policy Statement guidance for Ofwat
Following the conclusion of of its consultation in October 2021, the government has today published a draft of the Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat - the SPS has now been laid in Parliament.
Government accepts EAC recommendations to improve water quality in rivers and hold water companies to account
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has welcomed today’s publication of the Government’s Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) guidance to Ofwat.
Government says Ofwat must ensure England’s water industry is doing more to protect environment
Ofwat must ensure that England’s water industry is doing more to protect the environment, the Government has announced today as it set out its priorities for the regulator over the next five years.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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