Water sector must take technology-driven approach to debt resolution in order to reduce enforcement levels
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Jamie Gibson, Managing Director at DCBL discusses why the water sector must take a technology-driven approach to debt resolution in order to reduce enforcement levels
Directors of Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd assess fair value of subsidiary company Thames Water as nil
The Directors of Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd (TWUH) have assessed the fair value of Thames Water as nil, according to Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd's Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 published this morning.
Thames Water awards contracts to collect £121m in outstanding household debts a year
Thames Water has awarded contracts to collect outstanding household debt with a forecast annual total value of £121.5 million to five debt collection agencies.
Thames Water tenders AMP6/7 debt collection services contract
Thames Water has gone out to tender with a contract for household debt collection services covering an annual debt forecast with a total value of £121.5 million.
BBC says water firms use 'unacceptable' debt collection tactics
The water companies have made the headlines this morning on the BBC which is reporting that “more than half the UK's water suppliers have been sending their customers "unacceptable" debt collection letters."
Thames Water amnesty finds 1550 potential unbilled customers
More than 350 people who use water but have never received a bill are set to have their previously unpaid charges waived after coming forward voluntarily in the first week of Thames Water's amnesty for unbilled customers.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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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