European Environment Agency reports highlight better tools for decision-making
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published two new reports today which demonstrate how indicators and environmental accounting support policy and decision making.
Ofwat warns on remaining PR14 determinations ”constructive dialogue does not necessarily mean agreement”
Water industry regulator Ofwat has warned that ”constructive dialogue does not necessarily mean agreement” to describe its ongoing discussions with the fourteen water companies who have yet to receive their draft PR14 determinations for the upcoming AMP6 2015-20 investment programme.
Defra once again delays SuDS implementation
The Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has once again postponed the target start date to introduce compulsory legislation for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in England and Wales.
Ofwat wants evidence to support water firms’ revised AMP6 Business Plans
Water industry regulator Ofwat has issued new guidance to help companies revise their outcomes proposals as part of the 2014 price review and emphasised the need for the water firms to provide evidence to support their proposals.
Government plans to simplify planning process for fracking
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to simplify the existing planning procedure for shale gas and oil and deep geothermal underground drilling access.
Environment Agency starts annual water quality tests in England
The Environment Agency has started its annual water quality tests at England’s beaches.
Water network says Water Act requires closer collaboration with supply chain
The Water Industry Supply Chain Network, a collaborative group of associations in the water sector supply chain, says that the the new Water Act will require much closer collaboration by key stakeholders.
EU simplifies environmental impact assessment process
New European legislation simplifying the rules for assessing the potential effects of projects on the environment enters into force today.
Business Stream chief says Water Act will force water companies to improve customer services
Mark Powles, chief executive of Business Stream, the independent subsidiary of Scottish Water, has said that the new Water Act which came into force this week will force water companies to improve their services towards customers or face losing market share.
Scottish water regulator says new Water Act is good news for customers
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has this morning welcomed the news that the UK Government’s Water Bill has received Royal Assent.
Water Act 2014 comes into force
The Water Bill received Royal Assent yesterday evening and now goes on the statute book as the Water Act 2014.
‘Seriously flawed’ Water Bill clears House of Commons
The Government’s Water Bill has cleared its final hurdle in the House of Commons this week, despite being described as "seriously flawed” by Labour’s Shadow water minister Angela Smith during the debate.
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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
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.
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