Environment Agency issues new guidance on surface water discharges
The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on surface water discharges from installations and waste activities as well as point source water discharges and stand alone water discharge activities.
UK water companies say Ofwat has set a “tough review” for AMP6
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has said that water industry regulator Ofwat has set a “tough review” with today’s publication of Final Determinations for AMP6.
Ofwat:average water bills set to fall by 5% in next 5 years
Ofwat has today finalised decisions which mean average bills for water and wastewater customers in England and Wales will fall by around 5%, before adjustments for inflation, between 2015 and 2020.
Open Water sets out rules for competitive retail water market
Open Water has today published a baseline version of the arrangements governing all interactions between wholesalers and retailers in the competitive retail market for non-household customers.
Defra consults on water sector retail exit reform
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on Government plans to implement new regulations to enable the water companies in England to exit the non-household retail market when competition opens in 2017.
Ofwat to set time-limited price control for Thames Tideway Tunnel
Ofwat has announced the measures it is taking to enable Thames Water’s activities on the Tideway Tunnel to be regulated under a separate price control.
Ofwat tightens up guidance on cost and performance reporting
Water industry regulator Ofwat is planning to tighten up its guidance on cost and performance reporting in the wake of variable reporting in the water companies’ AMP6 Business Plans.
European Commission takes Spain to court over waste water treatment
The European Commission is taking Spain to court over its ongoing failure to ensure that waste water is properly treated.
Labour to get tough on water companies’ finances and customer affordability
Labour has announced a series of sweeping reforms intended to strengthen the industry regulator Ofwat, ensure consumers get a fairer deal from the water companies and ensure companies behave more responsibly.
Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2015-16 water customer charges
Ofwat has set out its approach for approving the water companies’ charges to customers in England and Wales for 2015-16, together with details of data the companies will need to send to Ofwat as part of the process.
New study finds two thirds of consumers think PR14 proposals are 'acceptable'
A new study by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) shows that two thirds of water customers find the price review (PR14) proposals that have been put forward by Ofwat acceptable.
Govt updates small sewage discharges registration in England
The Environment Agency has updated the regulatory position ahead of new registration and permit requirements for small sewage discharges in England coming into force next year.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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