MOSL publishes 2021/22 Annual Market Performance Report
MOSL has published its 2021/22 Annual Market Performance Report which provides an overview of trading parties’ performance and assurance over the past 12 months.
With GB Biocidal Products Regulation now established, is anyone checking the paperwork?
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Philip Gaffey, Managing Director of Gaffey, UK-based specialists in the design and manufacture of advanced in-situ chemical generation and blending systems for the global water treatment market, takes an in-depth look at the impact of Brexit on biocides regulation and the risk for the water sector supply chain.
Ofwat consults on proposal to modify regulation fee cap of water company licences
Ofwat has launched an informal consultation on its proposal to modify licence fees paid by water companies which are currently capped – the regulator’s aim is to ensure that the budget agreed with HM Treasury as part of the 2021 Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) can be funded and to future-proof the fee cap.
River pollution - third conviction for Anglian Water in 2022
Anglian Water and a contractor have been fined a total of £60,000 after raw sewage leaked into a river killing more than 2,400 fish.
Waterwise consults on UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 - "Vital we accelerate progress over the next decade"
Waterwise. the leading UK authority on water efficiency, has published its draft UK Water Efficiency Strategy to 2030 – and says that delivering the Strategy could save at least 1,500 million litres of water per day by 2030.
Encompass Water applies to Ofwat for water supply licence and sewerage licence
Encompass Water has applied to Ofwat for a water supply licence and sewerage licence with retail authorisation, together with a restricted retail authorisation.
Ofwat calls on water companies to support customers struggling to pay
Ofwat has published new guidelines for water companies to help household customers across England and Wales pay bills, get help and repay debts.
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee launches major new inquiry into water sector regulator Ofwat
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is today launching a new inquiry investigating the work of Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority.
Sewer flooding misery for customers: Ofwat and CCW call for urgent action from wastewater companies
New research by Ofwat and CCW finds that sewer flooding has a significant negative impact on customers, regardless of the severity of the incident.
Water sector regulators join forces to open StreamLine advice portal for water innovators
The Drinking Water Inspectorate, Ofwat and the Environment Agency have today launched 'StreamLine' – a new joint service to improve advice and slash response times for water innovators.
Ofwat gives go-ahead for four strategic regional water resource solutions to continue development
Ofwat has today confirmed it will continue to provide ring-fenced funding for further investigations into four strategic regional water resource solutions in England. The proposed solutions could provide long-term, resilient water supplies to drier parts of the country.
Water UK says ambitious, collaborative agenda needed to deliver for customers and the environment by 2050
The water sector in England has today set out a series of proposed, ambitious regulatory reforms - Water UK is warning that without the reforms, it will be increasingly difficult for water companies to meet the targets set out in the Government’s 25-year Environment and Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plans.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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