Ofwat CEO describes Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt”
David Black, Chief Executive of water sector regulator Ofwat, has described Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt.”
Chris Walters appointed as executive member to Ofwat Board
Ofwat has confirmed that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Chris Walters as an executive member to Ofwat’s Board, following consultation with the Welsh Government.
Competition and Markets Authority - Annual Report shows CMA saves consumers billions over last three years
UK consumers have saved an estimated £8 billion over the last 3 years from action taken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to protect competition and stamp out unfair practices.
Ofwat allows Portsmouth Water to maintain one Issuer Credit Rating with a single credit ratings agency rather than two
Ofwat has allowed Portsmouth Water to maintain one Issuer Credit Rating with a single credit ratings agency rather than two – only 10 days after the water company requested the change and less than three months after the licence requirement for two came into effect.
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Ofwat inquiry to hear evidence from Defra tomorrow
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will continue its follow-up inquiry on the water industry, Ofwat and the role of the Government by taking evidence from Defra Minister, Rebecca Pow MP from 10.30am tomorrow.
Ofwat consults on proposed changes to measures of customer experience performance commitments at PR24
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the measures of customer experience performance commitments at PR24.
EA Chair says water company environmental performance for 2022 "very disappointing" with "minimal improvement"
Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell has described the performance of many of the 9 English water and sewerage companies for 2022 as "very disappointing with minimal improvement in star ratings compared to 2021.".
Government announces unlimited financial penalties under new legislation for environmental polluters
The government has announced that those that pollute the environment will face unlimited financial penalties under new legislation.
Interim Thames Water CEO Cathryn Ross appears before London Assembly Committee investigation into London’s water
Former Ofwat Chief Cathryn Ross, now interim CEO at Thames Water, appeared before the London Assembly Environment Committee today for the first of two meetings investigating London’s waters, looking at pollution, the long-term water supply available in London and any risks associated with the two issues.
MPs to quiz Govt Minister, Chiefs of Ofwat and Thames Water on money, sewage and way ahead
The situation at Thames Water will be examined by the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee this morning at 9.15am when it questions the responsible government minister and the Chief Executives from the company and water sector regulator Ofwat.
MOSL publishes 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report for water retail market
MOSL, the market operator for the non-household water retail market in England, has published its 2022/23 Annual Market Performance Report (AMPR) which provides an overview of trading parties’ performance and assurance over the past 12 months.
Thames Water – "we are deeply sorry for entirely unacceptable pollution incident into Gatwick Stream and River Mole"
Thames Water’s interim co-CEO, Cathryn Ross has said the water company is “deeply sorry for the entirely unacceptable pollution incident into the Gatwick Stream and River Mole six years ago” which saw Thames yesterday fined £3,334,000 at Lewes Crown Court.
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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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