Ofwat – draft AMP8 business plans decisions allows £88bn investment - a £16bn cut from water company plans
Water sector regulator Ofwat has today proposed allowing a total spending package of £88 billion by water companies in England and Wales – a reduction of £16 billion from the water companies’ proposals.
Minister to set out Government’s plans to overhaul water sector in England and Wales
Steve Reed MP, the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will meet water company chiefs in England and Wales this morning to set out the Government’s plans to overhaul the water sector.
Ofwat reports on progress to date and next steps for Innovation Fund
Ofwat has published its Annual Report on the Ofwat Innovation Fund for 2023-24, setting out progress since its last report in July 2023, further improvements which could be made in innovation performance in the water sector and outlining next steps for the fund.
Environment Agency launches public consultations on Sizewell C construction permits
The Environment Agency has opened 2 public consultations on permits for construction at Sizewell C nuclear power station in East Suffolk.
Environment Agency prosecution costs Anglian Water £50,000 in court
Anglian Water Services Ltd has been ordered to pay over £50,000 for failing, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement to provide records by the Environment Agency. The order includes a £25,000 fine, £190 victim surcharge and £25,000 in costs.
Northern Ireland Assembly takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take to improve water quality, address the challenges in Lough Neagh and tackle blue green algae (BGA).
Water quality in Ireland - EPA warns resilience of drinking water supplies must improve and will require sustained investment into the future
The Environmental Protection Agency for Ireland is warning that while water quality in Ireland is very high, the resilience of drinking water supplies must improve and will require sustained investment into the future.
Supreme Court rules against United Utilities in appeal case on sewage discharges brought by Manchester Ship Canal Company
Supreme Court judges have ruled unanimously against United Utilities in an appeal case about sewage discharges brought by Manchester Ship Canal Company.
Business retail market - Ofwat moves to strengthen monitoring and oversight of financial resilience
Ofwat is asking business retailers to provide further information about their finances with the aim of strengthening its monitoring and oversight of financial resilience in the business retail market.
Department of Health and Social Care extends consultation deadline for water fluoridation expansion in north east England
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has extended the deadline to respond to its consultation on water fluoridation expansion in north east England from 17th June to 31 July 2024.
Competition Authority clears merger of Sutton and East Surrey Water with South West Water following Pennon Group acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the merger of Sutton and East Surrey Water with South West Water, following the acquisition by Pennon Group announced on 10 January 2024.
Ofwat publishes revised timeline for Price Review process and draft decisions on AMP8 Business Plans
Ofwat has published a revised timeline for its draft decisions on the water companies’ AMP8 Business Plans - the PR24 draft determinations will be published on 12 July, followed by a seven week consultation which will close at 12 noon on 28 August 2024.
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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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