Government tells water companies – "Show us your action plans on every storm overflow in England"
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has today demanded water companies a clear assessment and action plan on every storm overflow from every water and sewerage company in England, prioritising those that are spilling more than a certain number of times a year, and those spilling into bathing waters and high priority nature sites.
Ofwat publishes new report on public trust and perceptions of water companies in England and Wales
Findings from a new survey commissioned by Ofwat suggest a majority of the public trust their water company to ensure water quality, provide a reliable service and inform on problems. However, trust to deliver on all outcomes has steadily fallen over the last year, with half thinking water companies put the interest of shareholders/owners first.
Welsh Water publishes long term plans on phosphorous mitigation to help protect rivers
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has committed to long term plans which will help protect river quality in rivers in Special Areas of Conservation.
Anglian Water progresses two multi-million pound schemes to install 2 new storm tanks to protect local rivers
Anglian Water is starting work this month on two multi million pound schemes to install new storm tanks in Ivinghoe, near Luton, and in Woodhall Spa, near Lincoln,in line with new Environment Agency regulations.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £1m scheme to restore wetland habitat at Teesside country park
The Environment Agency will today set out plans for a £1 million scheme to restore wetland habitat at Teesside a country park and open up the river for fish.
Anglian Water - £4 million upgrade at Ashton Water Recycling Centre to protect River Tove
Anglian Water is set to upgrade Ashton’s Water Recycling Centre (WRC), near Northampton, installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby.
Northumbrian Water invests £5.6 million to upgrade Dipton Wastewater Treatment Works
Northumbrian Water is investing £5.6 million in upgrades to its wastewater treatment works in Dipton, County Durham, delivering improvements to local watercourses.
Government confirms money from water company fines to be ring-fenced for work to improve water quality
The Government has today confirmed that money from fines handed out to water companies for polluting rivers and seas will be re-invested in schemes that benefit the natural environment.
Anglian Water starts work on £4m Water Recycling Centre upgrade to protect Holbeach rivers
Anglian Water is set to upgrade Holbeach’s Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby.
United Utilities invests £50m in innovative wastewater treatment process to improve River Bollin
United Utilities is making a £50 million investment at Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) which will use innovative technology to help improve water quality in the River Bollin.