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Ofwat: water companies must do more to help customers struggling to pay
New research from Ofwat shows unpaid water bills are an increasing problem in England and Wales – the regulator says the water companies need to do more to prevent it and help customers struggling to afford their bill.
EU says Paris is historic opportunity to avoid dangerous climate change
The European Commission has said that the United Nations climate change conference in Paris which takes place from 30 November – 11 December is an historic opportunity to avoid dangerous climate change.
Submissions open for 2016 World Water Week abstracts and event proposals
The Stockholm International Water Institute has just opened the online submission system for abstracts and event proposals for next year’s World Water Week which takes place from 28Th August to 2nd September 2016.
Domestic consumers to choose water suppliers after 2020
The Government has today announced details of an ambitious action to increase competition in the economy aimed at bringing down bills for families and firms – including the opening of the domestic water to competition after 2020.
MOSL tells Ofwat it has “capability and capacity to fulfil its function”
Market Operator Services Limited has published its response to a request from the Chief Executive of Ofwat, Cathryn Ross for assurances that MOSL has the capability and capacity required to fulfil its function.
Pennon Group reports outperformance at South West Water and Bournemouth Water
Owners of South West Water and Bournemouth Water Pennon Group has this morning announced its Half Year Results for the period ended 30 September 2015.
Ofwat consults on abstraction incentive mechanism
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on the abstraction incentive mechanism (AIM).
NI Water delivers outperformance on opex and improved service levels
The Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland has published its latest Cost and Performance Report for NI Water covering the PC13 price control period of 2013-2015, representing NI Water’s second regulatory price control.
Severn Trent: £372m AMP6 efficiency savings primarily come from capital programme suppliers
Severn Trent has made a good start to its AMP6 capital programme, with a full £372 million of its targeted efficiencies for AMP6 secured which “primarily come from working with capital programme suppliers to drive greater efficiencies in our contracts.”
EIB launches new €500m climate awareness bond
The European Investment Bank (EIB), BNP Paribas and Vigeo have announced the launch of Tera Neva, a €500 million sustainable investment solution which allows investors to align their financial objectives with their energy transition goals.
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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. -
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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