Welsh Govt wants all new developments to incorporate SuDS
The Welsh Government wants all new developments to incorporate effective sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - and views them as key to reducing flood risk.
Street works - utilities to pay up to £2.5k a day for lane rental
The Department for Transport has announced that lane rental schemes, where utility companies are charged up to £2,500 a day for digging up the busiest roads at peak times, could now be adopted by councils nationwide after successful trials in the south-east.
Ofwat consults on updating guidance for water trading and procurement codes
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on updating its current guidance for water trading and procurement codes.
S&P warns Ofwat's PR19 methodology will put water companies under pressure
S&P Global Ratings is warning that water companies across England and Wales could come under pressure from aspects of the water sector regulator Ofwat’s new pricing methodology for the 2019 price review (PR19).
Parliamentary Committee launches inquiry into Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a short inquiry into the Government’s 25-Year Plan for the Environment.
Ofwat says “room for improvement” in water companies’ performance
Ofwat says there is still room for improvement in the water companies’ performance in its Service Delivery Report on their performance in 2016/17.
Ofwat launches digital initiative to spark innovation in water sector
Water sector regulator Ofwat will seek to channel innovation in the water sector this February, with a new digital campaign aimed at encouraging water companies to fully embrace innovation and the opportunities it brings.
Blackpool Borough Council applies for self-supply water and sewerage licences
Blackpool Borough Council has applied to Ofwat for self-supply water and sewerage retail licenses to enable it to provide retail services to itself and persons associated with it.
Government warns infrastructure firms to boost cyber security or face fines up to £17m
The Government is warning bosses of Britain’s most critical industries to boost cyber security or face substantial fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack.
Sir John Armitt to head up National Infrastructure Commission
Sir John Armitt has been appointed as the permanent Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), where he will provide strategic advice to address the UK’s long term infrastructure needs.
Ofwat to develop new residential & developer experience measures for PR19
Ofwat is developing C-MeX and D-MeX, new measures of residential customer experience and developer services customer experience for the upcoming 2019 Price Review.
Ofwat to review credit arrangements for business retail market
Ofwat has launched a review of the market codes which set out the credit requirements for retailers in the new business retail market in the 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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