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Ofwat sets out expectations for water companies engagement on Water Resources Management Plans 2019
Water industry regulator Ofwat has written to the 17 largest water companies in England and Wales setting out its expectations and approach to pre-consultation engagement for the Water Resources Management Plans 2019.
Ofwat publishes new water connection charges
Water industry regulator Ofwat has today published new rules to make the charges for new water connections to housing developments fairer, simpler and clearer.
KPMG report on water sector: further regulatory changes are inevitable and will drive new business models
A report prepared by KPMG for Affinity Water suggests that disruptive regulatory changes, especially in the upstream and network segments of the water sector, are inevitable and will “drive new business models”.
Winter floods 2015 - hundreds of homes and farms still await repairs and funding one year on
One year on from last winter’s floods which devastated the North of England, hundreds of homes are still awaiting repair, while hundreds of farmers in the worst affected areas are still waiting to receive emergency funding to restore agricultural land.
Competitive markets - relationships between water companies may have to change
A recent meeting on competition in the water sector has flagged up the fact that relationships between the water companies may have to change - culturally conversations that may have been acceptable beforehand, may be less acceptable in competitive markets.
Wessex Water profits up in first half 2016
Wessex Water’s profits rose to £86.1m according to its half year results, with the company continuing to be recognised as the leading water and sewerage provider for customer service and on track for another year of excellent performance.
Severn Trent sets out terms of Dee Valley acquisition
Severn Trent has published details of the full terms and conditions of its proposed acquisition of Dee Valley Water, together with the recommended actions to be taken by Dee Valley ordinary shareholders.
UK infrastructure investment pipeline reaches record £500bn+ high
The Government has today released details of its £500 billion-plus infrastructure investment pipeline which includes major projects such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the rollout of smart meters.
Report warns local authorities in England “critically underprepared” for severe weather events
A new report by the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is warning that the majority of new local plans in England are failing to cut carbon emissions and to plan for the scale of severe weather predicted over future years.
Tideway Tunnel software contracts: Ofwat issues 3rd waiver notice on value for money grounds
Water industry regulator Ofwat has issued a third waiver notice to Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd, the company delivering the £4.2bn Thames Tideway Tunnel , related to two separate software contracts on the grounds that going out to competitive tender would not have represented value for money.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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
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