Ofwat agrees price limit increases for two water companies
Ofwat has confirmed that, following consultation, it will allow two small water supply companies to increase the limits on the prices they can charge their customers – but by less than the companies wanted.
Ofwat proposes changes to water supply licensing to boost competition
Ofwat has published proposals to change the water supply licensing (WSL) regime to bring the benefits of effective market competition in the water and sewerage industry to more customers.
European Commission takes steps to cut industrial emissions further
Ofwat responds to representations on proposed Thames Water fine
Ofwat has set out in greater detail its reasons for proposing in September 2007 to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million and further extended the consultation period.
Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme fastracked by Scottish government
Ofwat launches charging consultation
Ofwat has launched a consultation about its future charging strategy for the water industry.
Ofwat comment on Environment Agency WFD consultation
Ofwat has responded to the Environment Agency’s consultation on Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) relating to the Water Framework Directive.
EFRA Committee to examine Nitrates Directive Implementation
Water UK questions Ofwat approach to PR09
Water UK, the body that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers,has responded to Ofwat's consultation 'Setting water price limits for 2010-2015 - framework and approach' on the 2009 water price review (PR09) by questioning whether it is enough to meet the challenges now facing the industry.
Environment Agency Board discuss increased funding for flood risk management
Defra launches new water strategy for England
New guidance to help protect watercourses from construction pollution
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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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