Ofwat – “not convinced” water sector delivers benefits to all stakeholders
Rachel Fletcher, Chief Executive of Ofwat, has said she is “not at all convinced the water sector meets the test” of providing benefits to all stakeholders and not just rewarding its shareholders.
Ministers reject calls for mandatory requirements on urban green infrastructure and SuDS in all new developments
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has accused Ministers of “dragging their feet” on action to protect people from heatwaves and is calling on the Government to do more.
Government launches plan to ban plastic straws, cotton-buds, and stirrers
The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds to protect rivers and seas.
Retail water - Ofwat approves MOSL proposal to tackle incorrectly paired supply points
Ofwat has approved a proposal by MOSL, the market operator for the retail water sector, to tackle incorrectly paired supply points in the Central Market Operating System (CMOS).
House of Lords to ask Gove why Defra is at “high risk” in a no-deal Brexit
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee is to ask Secretary of State Michael Gove MP why his department is at “high risk” in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
MPs call for compulsory metering and say 15% leakage target by 2025 is not enough
MPs on an influential House of Commons select committee are today calling for water companies to have powers for compulsory water metering and for the amount of water lost through leaks to be halved by 2040.
Treasury tasks National Infrastructure Commission with review of UK utilities regulation
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has announced that he has commissioned the National Infrastructure Commission to carry out an independent review of the UK utilities regulators.
Environment Agency consults on changes to permitting compliance
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposals to change the current permitting compliance monitoring regime.
Ofwat acts on meter concerns in business retail water market
Ofwat has announced measures to tackle concerns expressed by retailers in late 2017 in a number of complaints about the availability and quality of meter reading services in the business retail water market.
GMB Union repeats call for water sector re-nationalisation
The GMB Union is continuing with its efforts to seek water sector re-nationalisation with the publication of a study showing that more than 70% of English water firms are owned by foreign companies.
High-level conference calls for more integrated water management in Europe
A high-level conference has made the case for more integrated water management in Europe, concluding that reinforced joint efforts in policy, law and investments are necessary to preserve and further improve Europe’s waters.
Labour Party outlines radical transformation proposals for UK water sector
The Labour Party has published a policy paper outlining proposals that would bring about a radical transformation of the UK water sector.
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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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