Ofwat consults on proposals to release Thames Water from binding commitments on anti-competitive behaviour
Ofwat has launched a consultation on its proposals to release Thames Water from binding commitments and undertaking resulting from the competition investigation it opened in June 2019 after allegations that the water company was abusing its dominant position to harm competition in the business retail market.
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 to closely monitor anti-competitive behaviour as new retail market opens for business
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published new guidance on its approach to the application of both UK and European Union competition law to the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales, replacing previous guidance on the issues.
CMA fines water tank firms £2.7m+ for illegal cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a final decision imposing fines totalling more than £2.7 million on a number of water tank firms for a cartel to share the market by dividing customers among themselves, to fix prices of tanks and to rig bids for contracts between 2005 and 2012.
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
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