Ofwat consults on eligibility guidance for competitive retail market in 2017
Ofwat has launched a new consultation – its fourth this month - on its guidance for assessing whether non-household customers in England and Wales are eligible to switch their water and wastewater retailer when the market opens for competition in 2017.
Ofwat rules in developer services dispute between Anglian Water and Barratt Homes
Ofwat has issued a final ruling in a dispute between Anglian Water and Barratt Homes over charges for the provision of water infrastructure to five development sites in the Anglian region.
Ofwat outlines plans for removal of in-area trading ban and new market readiness
Ofwat has published a briefing paper on its proposals to remove the in-area trading ban and introduce a new readiness condition requiring appointees and licensed water suppliers to take the necessary steps to support the opening of the new retail water market.
Retail competition:Ofwat consults on market readiness
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched two further consultations on issues relating the opening of the non-household market to competition in 2017 - one on market readiness, the other on the removal of the in-area trading ban.
Government sets out roadmap to support water sector resilience
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published a new policy papers setting out the Government’s plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.
Ofwat consults on draft water trading Code for Thames Water
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a proposed water trading Code for Thames Water.
EU warns Estonia over Nitrates Directive failures
Ofwat publishes abstraction incentive mechanism guidance
Ofwat has published new guidelines setting out how water companies should operate the abstraction incentive mechanism (AIM) which is due to start in reputational form from 1 April 2016.
UK regulators look to share expertise and specialist skills in 2016-17
The UK Regulators Network, chaired by Cathryn Ross, Ofwat’s Chief Executive, is consulting on its 2016-17 work programme, which includes proposals to identify ways members can work directly with one another to make best use of resources.
Competition:Ofwat and CMA publish MoU on closer working
Ofwat has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawn up with the Competition and Markets Authority to establish an understanding on how closer collaboration between the CMA and Ofwat on competition enforcement will work in practice.
CCC head warns government on urgency of water abstraction reform
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC), the independent body established under the Climate Change Act to advise the UK government on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, is warning the government of the urgency for water abstraction reform.
Defra updates river basin management plans for England
Following last year’s consultation, the Government has now published a new set of River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) updating the first plans published in 2009.
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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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