New EU-wide protections against PFAS – forever chemicals - in drinking water come into effect today
Under new rules entering into application today, Member States must monitor, in a harmonised way, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in drinking water to ensure compliance with the new EU limit values under the recast Drinking Water Directive.
Ofwat consults on proposed update to performance related executive pay prohibition rule
Ofwat has launched a new consultation inviting comments on its proposals to update the Performance related executive pay (PRP) prohibition rule to reflect new changes in environmental reporting for “water only” companies (WOCs).
Defra launches consultation on significant changes to sewage sludge regulation – first since Sludge Regulations came into force in 1989
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on significant changes proposed for sewage sludge regulation in England – effectively the first since the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations came into force in 1989.
Affinity Water and Severn Trent get green light to progress to Gate 4 for two joint Strategic Resource Options in RAPID programme
The partnership between Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.has given the go-ahead for two Strategic Resource Option schemes (SROs) where Affinity Water and Severn Trent are the joint solutions owners to proceed to Gate 4 in the RAPID programme.
Farming rules shake-up to cut water pollution and support farmers
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on new, clearer rules proposed by the government to help improve water quality, reduce pollution in rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably.
House of Lords Committee to hear more evidence from regulators on economic growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will hear more evidence from regulators this morning on how on how they support economic growth in its ongoing inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth.
House of Lords Committee to hear from Office for Environmental Protection in one-off evidence session
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear from senior representatives at the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on Wednesday 28 January.
Ofwat opens investigation into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements
Ofwat has opened an investigation into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements.
Environment Agency publishes AMP8 guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies to prevent sewer flooding
The Environment Agency has published guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies (WaSCs) to prevent sewer flooding and surcharging from groundwater infiltration into sewers.
Fish kill pollution incident from surface water drainage system costs Worcestershire firm over £1 million
A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
MPs on Public Accounts Committee to quiz Environment Agency, Natural England and Defra as part of environmental regulation inquiry
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hear evidence from the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on 2nd February as part of its ongoing inquiry into environmental regulation.
House of Commons Select Committee to hold evidence session into Government's revised Environmental Improvement Plan
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence this afternoon on the Government’s revised Environmental Improvement Plan to meet its legally binding environment and nature targets.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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