Ofwat proposes £18.2 million penalty for Thames Water after finding water company broke dividend payment rules
Ofwat has today announced its proposed decision which finds Thames Water to be in breach of its obligations under Licence Condition P30 – the regulator has proposed an £18.2 million penalty after finding the water company broke dividend payment rules.
Water bills set to rise 36% after Ofwat approves £104bn investment programme over next 5 years
Average water bills are set to rise 36% - water sector regulator Ofwat has this morning announced that it has approved a £104 billion investment programme by the water companies.
Reforming the water sector: MPs on EFRA Committee launch major new inquiry
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is today launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector.
Government says water companies “to be forced to double compensation paid to customers and businesses for service failures"
Water customers around the country will benefit from significantly higher payments to compensate them for water company service failures, the Government has confirmed today, saying that water companies are “to be forced to double compensation for failures.”
OEP - environmental watchdog finds Defra, Ofwat and Environment Agency failed to comply with environmental law on CSO regulation
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that there have been failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat following an investigation into the regulation of network combined sewer overflows (CSOs).
Environment Agency consults on proposed changes to water company drought plan guideline
The Environment Agency has today launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they prepare and publish their drought plans by 2027.
Nature Minister to give evidence to Commons EAC inquiry on role of natural capital in green economy
Nature Minister Mary Creagh will appear before the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee next week to give evidence in the EAC’s revived inquiry into the role of natural capital in the green economy.
United Utilities - RAPID agrees request for 15 month delay to date of Gate 3 for North West Transfer Strategic Resource Option
RAPID has agreed a request from United Utilities to change the Gate Three date for its North West Transfer Strategic Resource Option (NWT SRO) from March 2025 to December 2026.
Price Review 2024 - Competition and Markets Authority publishes new rules and guidance on redeterminations process
Ahead of the announcement of Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determinations for the water companies on 19th December, the Competition and Markets Authority yesterday published new rules and guidance on the redeterminations process.
WICS publishes 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts - progress made strengthening financial control and governance
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has published its 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts which is accompanied by a Section 22 report from the Auditor General.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee launches new inquiry to examine flood resilience
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has today launched a new inquiry to examine flood resilience in England as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks.
EFRA Committee launches future of farming inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has today launched an inquiry on the future of farming - the inquiry will examine the policies driving one of the agricultural sector’s most significant periods of change in years.
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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
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