Water UK questions Ofwat approach to PR09
Water UK, the body that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers,has responded to Ofwat's consultation 'Setting water price limits for 2010-2015 - framework and approach' on the 2009 water price review (PR09) by questioning whether it is enough to meet the challenges now facing the industry.
Second Defra consultation on river basin planning launched
A second volume of guidance on River Basin Management Planning has been published by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government for consultation.
Future of Scottish Water – debate continues
Defra launches new water strategy for England
Flooding is main priority for Environment Agency in 2008/09
EFRA Committee to examine Nitrates Directive Implementation
Ofwat comment on Environment Agency WFD consultation
Ofwat has responded to the Environment Agency’s consultation on Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) relating to the Water Framework Directive.
Ofwat launches charging consultation
Ofwat has launched a consultation about its future charging strategy for the water industry.
Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme fastracked by Scottish government
Ofwat responds to representations on proposed Thames Water fine
Ofwat has set out in greater detail its reasons for proposing in September 2007 to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million and further extended the consultation period.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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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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