Ofwat moves to increase water industry competition
The water industry regulator, Ofwat, has taken two more steps in its bid to increase competition in the water industry.
One-sided view of water regulation – Water UK defends Ofwat
The view of water regulation in England and Wales published today by the Public Accounts Committee is one-sided and misleading, according to Water UK.
Public Accounts Committee says Ofwat has ‘limp attitude’
Following the publication of a report on the role of Ofwat in the water industry, Edward Leigh MP, Chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts, today said:
Environment Agency seeks more solutions for man’s onslaught
The vital work the Environment Agency and its partners are doing to help protect England and Wales’ native wildlife, coastal areas and countryside from the effects of...
New boost for water industry competition
Planning proposals could be green boost or grey binge
The Environment Agency today urged the Government to apply rigorous green criteria to the development of the proposed National Policy Statements for energy, transport, water and waste infrastructure...
Thames Water's board structure changed to address regulatory concerns
The changes follow a public consultation into the recent takeover of Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Water) by Kemble Water Limited (Kemble).
New regulation will impact on private water supplies for business
Water watchdog wants fines to benefit consumers
The Consumer Council for Water is calling on the Government and Ofwat to make sure that money arising from fines on water companies is used for the benefit of consumers.
Ofwat’s annual report 2006-2007
The UK water regulator has released its 2006-2007 report
Ofwat sets out options to boost water competition
Ofwat has launched a consultation on how to deliver improved competition to benefit water customers in England and Wales...
Positive signs: Water Watchdog's pressure to benefit customers
A steady stream of pressure on water companies across England and Wales from the Consumer Council for Water has resulted in positive signs that customers are beginning to benefit more from annual water companies' profits.
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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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