Ofwat calls on water companies to ensure more consistency with external suppliers in self lay requirements
Ofwat is calling on the water companies to ensure more consistency in self lay requirements between their own staff, contractors and self-lay providers (SLPs).
Ofwat adds to senior team ahead of 2024 Price Review
Ofwat has launched the recruitment process for two senior appointments ahead of the upcoming 2024 Price Review (PR24) the regulator is looking for a Principal Wastewater Engineer and a Director of Policy, Outcomes and Environment.
Environment Agency consults on proposed abstraction charges to safeguard water supplies
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the way licence holders are charged to abstract water from the environment.
Innovation Fund: Ofwat consults on changes to IP policy for Breakthrough Challenge competition
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to test a change to intellectual property rights (IPR) policy for the second Breakthrough Challenge competition.
Ofwat: introduction of totex and outcomes framework in 2014 Price Review "transformative" for UK water sector
Ofwat says the introduction of the “totex and outcomes” framework in the 2014 price review (PR14) has been transformative and delivered a culture change across the water sector.
MOSL tells Ofwat – “opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” at PR24
MOSL, the non-household (NHH) retail water market operator in England, has told Ofwat “there are opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” in the upcoming 2024 Price Review.
Anglian Water gets Ofwat go-ahead to raise charges to customers to deliver two elements of DPC project in-house
Ofwat has accepted Anglian Water’s application to increase charges to customers to allow it deliver two components of its Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) Elsham Transfer and Treatment scheme in-house, instead of including them in the tender for the DPC project.
Water UK flags up concerns over Ofwat’s proposed approach to PR24 – and highlights alternative options
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies, has flagged up a number of concerns and suggested alternative approaches to Ofwat’s initial views on the framework for PR24 and future price reviews.
RAPID reviews lessons learnt and progress on priorities set out in Forward Programme 2020-21
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published a review of its work on progressing the delivery priorities set out in its Forward Programme for 2020-21.
Ofwat announces judges for £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge
A judging panel with expertise in a wide range of sectors and disciplines, from open data to sustainability, has been announced for a £40 million competition designed to promote a wave of innovation across the water sector to deliver transformative benefits for customers, society and the environment.
Water retail market – MOSL launches £1m Market Improvement Fund
Water retail market operator MOSL, is launching its first Market Improvement Fund to fund innovative projects that can make a significant impact on the market and deliver benefits to business customers.
Business retail market - Ofwat publishes final decisions on bad debt and COVID-19
Ofwat has published its final decisions on how to address increases in bad debt in the business retail market related to COVID-19.
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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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