Bob Tallentire, M.D. at Adien, WaterBriefing’s Expert Focus on Detection and Mapping, comments on the uncertainty surrounding the extent of the UK’s private sewer network.

Water industry regulator Ofwat has said that an increase in bills for customers is inevitable following the transfer of private sewers to water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.

Yorkshire Water has stepped up its leakage reduction work to ensure it is in a strong position to tackle any bursts brought about by the freezing weather.

Consulting and business services group Mouchel has this morning confirmed that its bankers Barclays, Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland have appointed  accountancy firm Deloitte to conduct a review of its business.

The Government has published an anaerobic digestion framework document setting out the steps it believes are needed to increase energy from waste in England through anaerobic digestion (AD). 

Thames Water has made significant progress at Mogden Sewage Works in west London, which is undergoing a £140m upgrade to reduce the amount of storm sewage that overflows into the River Thames following heavy rain.

Thames Water has extended its 14-week public consultation on the Thames Tunnel by almost a month to give people more opportunity to have their say.

The courts isued big fines last week to two companies responsible for major water pollution offences. In one case an oil spill cost the firm concerned over £17,500.

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has published The 2010 R & D Scoreboard – the top 1000 UK and 1000 Global Companies by R & D Investment.

The construction industry faces the largest change management programme since Victorian times if it is to meet the low carbon agenda, according to an industry report published today.