Scottish Water – concerns over funding current investment programme
Scotland's independent economic regulator of the water industry has praised Scottish Water's performance – but expressed serious concerns about funding for the current capital investment programme.
Competition in the water sector under question
Leading ratings agency Moody’s is warning that Ofwat’s drive to introduce more competition between suppliers could threaten the creditworthiness of the water companies.
EC publishes new data on pollution from industrial facilities
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have published new updated information on releases and transfers from industrial installations reporting to the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR).
Ofwat publishes policy statement on impact assessments
Ofwat, the economic regulator of the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales, has published a new Policy paper setting out its approach to impact assessments.
Environmental breaches cost paper company nearly £500,000
One of Europe's largest paper recyclers, St Regis Paper Company Ltd, was ordered by a court last week to pay nearly £500,000 after committing environmental breaches - including misleading the Environment Agency.
Councils urged to tackle road works disruption
More local authorities are being urged by Regional and Local Transport Minister Norman Baker to consider the use of permit schemes that help to reduce the disruption caused by road works.
Plans to help households with water bills - with targeted help for South West
Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today with the launch of a new consultation on water affordability.
Ofwat publishes forward work programme to 2014
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published its forward work programme for 2011-12 to 2013-14 – with important implications for the water and sewerage sectors.
EU - water scarcity and droughts a growing challenge to Member States
The European Commission has published a new Report on Member States' progress in addressing water scarcity and droughts which includes the potential for new EU legislation.
Successful prosecutions by Severn Trent Water for sewer pollution
2011 has already seen a number of successful prosecutions brought by Severn Trent Water against a number of companies for illegal discharges into the sewer network.
Water companies oppose Ofwat competition proposals
Ofwat has commissioned five independent reports on the role of system operators in bringing more competition into the water sector. The water companies were almost all opposed to the idea which was first proposed by Ofwat in July last year.
Sir Michael Pitt to be Chief of Planning Inspectorate - "business as usual"
Sir Michael Pitt, currently Chair of the Infrastructure Planning Commission will become Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate when Katrine Sporle, the Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, retires at the end of March.
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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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