Rivers Trust call on Parliament to restore rivers to good health and amend Water (Special Measures) Bill
Ahead of the Water (Special Measures) Bill reaching the Report stage in the House of Commons tomorrow, the Rivers Trust is calling on Parliament to restore our rivers to good health by amending the Water (Special Measures) Bill to protect the future of the Water Restoration Fund.
Ofwat publishes draft forward programme 2025-26 for consultation
Ofwat has published its draft work forward programme for 2025-26 for consultation and is inviting interested stakeholders to comment by 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025.
Environment Agency Chief tells Government EA backs new approach to regulators and regulations to support economic growth
Philip Duffy, the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency has told the Government it will support a new approach to regulators and regulations to support economic growth.
Polluting river with bleach costs Huddersfield company almost £9,000 in court
A Huddersfield company has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling almost £9,000 after it polluted a river with bleach and killed hundreds of fish.
Ofwat data shows household water bills debt across England and Wales stands at over £2 billion
New data released by Ofwat shows that the total debt for household water bills across England and Wales for households amounts to over £2 billion. As of March 2024, approximately 8.2% of household customers were in payment arrears, with the average amount owed to their water company being approximately £822.
Welsh Water WRMP - regulators warn over significant concerns requiring immediate action
Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat and the Environment Agency have written jointly to Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to highlight significant concerns in the company’s water resources management plan (WRMP) Annual Review 2023/24 that require immediate action.
Thames Water – Steve Reed tells MPs “not for Government to tell a private company how to manage their finances”
Defra Minister Steve Reed has told the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee that it is up to Thames Water to solve their issues of financial resilience and not for Government to tell a private company how to manage their finances.
House of Commons EAC – live evidence session today to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England fit for purpose
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding a live evidence session this afternoon from 2.30pm onwards to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England are fit for purpose.
Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA following resignation of Marcus Bokkerink
Doug Gurr, currently the Director of the Natural History Museum, has been appointed as interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following the resignation of Marcus Bokkerink who is stepping down after leading the CMA since 2022.
RAPID agrees Grand Union Canal Transfer gate 3 submission extension from December 2024 to May 2025
Paul Hickey, Managing Director of the RAPID programme, has agreed a request from the sponsors of the Grand Union Canal and Minworth Strategic Resource Options (SRO), collectively referred to as the Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) project.
Southern Water first water company to appear before EFRA Committee inquiry into reforming the water sector
customer billsSouthern Water will be the first water company to appear before MPs on the House of Commons EFRA Committee in the first evidence session of their reforming the water sector inquiry which starts at 10am tomorrow morning.
Ofwat flags up deficiencies in Southern Water draft Water Resources Management Plan with Defra
Ofwat has raised concerns with the Secretary of State for Environment Food & Rural Affairs about Southern Water’s latest draft Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) published in September 2024 and called for the company to submit a revised draft plan by 5 March 2025.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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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