Ofwat response to Bathing Water Directive consultation
Ofwat has published its response to Defra’s consultation on the implementation of the revised Bathing Water Directive. (rBWD)
Scotlandontap.gov.uk Goes Live!
A new website has been launched to show businesses what choices they have when the water sector opens up to competition on April 1.
Ofwat issues guidance on leakage methodology review
Ofwat has issued guidance on setting leakage targets to the water and sewerage companies.
Government Departments set to miss carbon targets
Water association backs water meter benefits
Water UK, the body which represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level, has stated its support for Environment Minister Phil Woolas advice to customers who pay an unmeasured water bill to check if they would benefit from having a water meter fitted.
Hilary Benn welcomes Budget 2008
WICS announces countdown to competition in Scottish water sector
The Water Commission Industry for Scotland (WICS) today signalled the start of the countdown to competition in Scottish water.
Ofwat consults on changes of ownership at Southern Water and South Staffordshire Water
Ofwat has launched consultations into the regulatory issues arising from the changes of ownership of Southern Water Services Limited and of South Staffordshire Water plc.
Environment Agency Board discuss increased funding for flood risk management
Treasury failure on green taxation
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee has strongly criticised the Treasury for its failure to increase green taxes and introduce other measures to help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
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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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