Welsh Assembly consults on sustainable development
The Welsh Assembly has launched a consultation seeking comments on its newly-published Sustainable Development discussion paper which sets out current thinking on legislation needed to create a single Sustainable Development body for Wales.
Ofwat consults on charges for new connections
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its policy principles for charges for new connections in order to provide greater clarity to stakeholders about the provision of new infrastructure.
PwC say Water White Paper set to herald major changes in water sector
Leading management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers has said that the upcoming Water White Paper will herald some major changes in the water sector.
Environment Agency consults on pollution guidance
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the guidance it provides to business about pollution prevention.
MPs says Government planning policy is " confused"
The House of Commons Environmerntal Audit Committee has described the Government's new national planning policy framework as "contradictory and confusing".
Legislation to abolish Infrastructure Planning Commission completed in Parliament
The Localism Bill, which incorporates a provision to abolish the Infrastructure Planning Commission in its present form has completed its passage through Parliament after the House of Commons considered the House of Lords amendments to the Bill on 7 November 2011.
Ofwat sets out approvals process for 2012-13 charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has set out its approvals process for charges from 2012-13 onwards.
Defra consults on costs recovery proposal for Drinking Water Inspectorate
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on its proposal to implement a charging scheme to enable the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) to recover the cost of regulatory work undertaken on behalf of the water industry.
Ofwat approves Cambridge Water deal
Water industry regulator Ofwat has approved Alinda Capital Partners LLC, the new owners and ultimate holding company for Cambridge Water, as an appropriate entity to meet regulatory requirements.
Ofwat report highlights concerns on companies’ performance
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has reported that although the water and wastewater companies continue to deliver good levels of service to most consumers, there are still areas for concern.
Government consults on revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies
The Government has launched a series of separate consutations on the environmental assessments conducted on the proposed revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies.
Ofwat wants faster, more systematic water metering
The water industry regulator is recommending the acceleration of water metering in England and Wales – currently only 38% of households are metered.
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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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