EC launches evaluation process for UWWTD – costs and effectiveness are key focus
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation as the first phase of the re-evaluation process for the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive – with a planned completion date of Q1 2019.
MOSL publishes second CEO Quarterly Market Review
MOSL has published its second CEO Quarterly Market Review to reflect on the first six months since the opening of the non-household retail water market on 1 April 2017.
Ofwat tightens up on unsecured credit arrangements in business retail market
Ofwat has agreed to what is described as a “major change in policy” to the credit arrangements put in place in the Wholesale Retail Code (WRC) for retailers in the competitive non-household business market.
Ireland: EPA warns wastewater deficiencies cause unacceptable risks to environment and public health
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental regulator of Irish Water, is warning that serious deficiencies in the treatment of wastewater in Ireland are causing unacceptable risks to environment and public health.
Ofwat warns current scrutiny of water sector is "wake-up call" for water companies
Water industry regulator Ofwat is warning that the current scrutiny of the water sector is a “wake up call” for the water companies.
Ofwat sets out guidance on water resources trading
Ofwat has issued final guidance setting out the information the water companies must publish to support the development and operation of a market for water resources trading.
European Commission progresses proposed water reuse legislation
The European Commission is progressing with plans on proposed water reuse legislation – the EC has finalised the impact assessment of the proposal for an EU instrument on water reuse.
Ofwat: 2019 Price Review will remind water cos who their boss is: customers
Ofwat’s chair, Jonson Cox, has signalled that water customers could be at the start of “the decade of falling bills” as he suggested prices could fall in real terms until 2025 at least.
Ofwat in further moves to open new bioresources market
Ofwat has taken the next steps to open the new bioresources market that uses treated sewage to generate energy.
European Commission calls for more sustainable use of pesticides in EU
The European Commission is calling for more sustainable use of pesticides in the EU with the publication of a new report taking stock of progress made by the EU Member States in applying measures to reduce the risks and impacts of pesticides.
Ofwat study identifies scope for NAV market to work more effectively
The market for new appointments and variations (NAVs) may have some way to go in order to reach its potential according to a new study published by Ofwat.
EC tackles Malta, Spain, France and Greece on range of water issues
The European Commission is calling on Malta, Spain, France and Greece to comply with European legislation on a number of separate water issues.
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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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