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Ofwat:CMA decision on Bristol Water appeal “substantially supports and reaffirms” price setting process
Ofwat has welcomed the outcome of the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation into Bristol Water’s appeal against its price determination, saying the CMA’s final decision “substantially supports and reaffirms Ofwat’s process for setting price limits during the 2014 price review.”
Bristol Water shelves plans for Cheddar 2 reservoir in AMP6
Bristol Water has said it will be unable to build some of proposed schemes including the Cheddar 2 reservoir, following the Competition and Markets Authority ruling on its Price Review appeal against Ofwat’s Final Determination.
CMA rules on Bristol Water Price Review appeal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delivered its decision on Bristol Water’s Price Review appeal – which fixes the water company’s wholesale expenditure at £428.6 million, Ofwat’s assessment of £409 million and Bristol Water’s estimate of £537 million.
Inflowmatix strengthens senior management team
Inflowmatix Ltd, the company formed to develop products and services for the water industry based on world leading R&D by Dr Ivan Stoianov’s group at Imperial College London, has strengthened its technical and senior management team with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and other Industry experts.
Civil engineers welcome plans for new Infrastructure Commission
Chancellor George Osborne will today announce the launch of a new infrastructure commission at the Conservative Party conference to plan infrastructure projects – with the pledge of an extra £5 billion in the current Parliament for major schemes.
New EU rules to promote investments in infrastructure projects
The European Commission is amending existing legislation with the aim of encouraging more investment and long-term finance for infrastructure projects by large institutional investors such as insurers and pension funds.
French floods:17 dead and four still missing
At least 17 people have died and four people are still missing following the flash floods which hit the French Riviera on Saturday evening, according to the latest news reports.
Yorkshire Water to expand Wheldale WWTW
Yorkshire Water has been granted a permit by the Environment Agency to expand the sludge treatment facility at its Wheldale Wastewater treatment works in Castleford.
MOSL consults on Business Plan and budgets for 2015/16
Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL) has issued its business plan and budget for 2015/16 for formal consultation with its members.
Environment Agency updates farmers on metaldehyde use
The Environment Agency has issued an advice notice to farmers updating them on metaldehyde use – the Agency said it is important growers adhere to the current guidelines on metaldehyde use to avoid contaminating watercourses and protect drinking water supplies.
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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. -
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.
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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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