CMA rules on Bristol Water Price Review appeal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delivered its decision on Bristol Water’s Price Review appeal – which fixes the water company’s wholesale expenditure at £428.6 million, Ofwat’s assessment of £409 million and Bristol Water’s estimate of £537 million.
Environment Agency updates farmers on metaldehyde use
The Environment Agency has issued an advice notice to farmers updating them on metaldehyde use – the Agency said it is important growers adhere to the current guidelines on metaldehyde use to avoid contaminating watercourses and protect drinking water supplies.
Ofwat clarifies reasons behind Waiver Notice for £2bn+ of Tideway Tunnel projects
Ofwat has today published a paper explaining the reasons behind its decision to grant a Waiver Notice to Infrastructure Provider Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd on procurement provisions for a number of contracts related to Thames Water £4.2 billion Tideway Tunnel project.
CMA provisionally clears Bournemouth Water merger with South West Water
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today provisionally cleared the acquisition of Bournemouth Water by Pennon and the subsequent merger of Bournemouth Water with South West Water.
Ofwat: water sector must raise its game on competition in self-lay
Ofwat has launched a new consultation how water companies provide new connections to developers under Self Lay Agreements – the terms of SLOs are an ongoing source of common areas of dispute and a potential barrier to competition in the sector, according to the regulator.
Ofwat seeks to broaden its skills via new Board appointments
Ofwat is seeking to appoint at least two new Non-Executive Directors to join its Board, one of whom will chair the Audit Committee.
Private water supplies in Scotland – further improvements needed
Most private water supplies in Scotland comply with drinking water standards but a significant minority need to make further improvements, according to the latest report from Scotland’s Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR).
New environmental standard ISO 14001 launches
The new international environmental management standard ISO 14001:2015 has now been launched with a major update - the first for a decade - affecting large and medium sized companies in particular.
Ofwat calls for improved performance on sewer flooding and pollution incidents
Ofwat is calling for the water companies to improve their performance on sewer flooding and pollution incidents with publication this morning of its analysis of their annual performance reports published in July 2015.
CH2M helps develop new Coastal Change Adaptation Planning Guidance for England
Engineering and programme management company, CH2M, has played a major role in developing new Coastal Change Adaptation Planning Guidance for England in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
CMA issues new policy guidelines to encourage competitive markets
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued new guidelines to provide policymakers with advice on how to assess whether proposals could affect competition adversely
Ofwat: longer AMP cycles a possibility
Water industry regulator Ofwat has said it is not ruling out moving to an eight year price control and that there is “nothing magic” about the current five year AMP investment period.
News Showcase
-
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.
Expert Focus
News Sections
Other Latest News
- Mining Remediation Authority - Seaham Garden Village mine water heat network wins national award
- South West Water begins next phase of work in Lyme Regis to reduce storm overflows
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
- Ofwat - Water Innovation Fund launches £8m Cross-Sector Challenge to scale innovation across farming and water sector
- DEFRA publishes new guidance for funding maintenance of SuDS in new developments in England
- Incoming Chair of Environment Agency to be questioned by EFRA and Environmental Audit committees
Watch
-
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Top Stories
Login / Register
New Account Registrations
To register for a new account with Waterbriefing, please contact us via email at waterbriefing@imsbis.org
Existing waterbriefing users - log into the new website using your original username and the new password 'waterbriefing'. You can then change your password once logged in.