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Retail market: Ofwat sets out wholesale charging rules
Ofwat has published new rules for the 2017-18 wholesale charges set by water and wastewater wholesalers ahead of retail market opening in April 2017 when 1.2 million business customers in England will be able to choose their supplier of water and wastewater retail services.
EPA calls for significant investment by Irish Water to improve wastewater treatment
The Irish Environmental Protection Agency is warning that a “substantial and sustained increase” in investment is required for wastewater treatment if pollution and health risks are to be avoided.
New study warns England’s flood strategy is failing and costs could spiral
New research from the Green Alliance suggests that England’s flood strategy is failing – the think tank is warning that a new approach urgently needed from government to protect communities and stop costs spiralling.
Thames Water profits fall to £127.3m in first half 2016/17
Thames Water’s underlying profit before tax has fallen to £127.3 million for the six months ended 30 September 2016, compared to £216.8 million for the same period last year, according to its interim results published today.
Pennon and South Staffs jv creates 4th largest non-household water retail business
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water and Bournemouth Water has announced details of new retail joint venture for business customers with South Staffs/Cambridge Water with the publication of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
Government to invest £15m in natural flood management
The Government has committed to investing an additional £15 million for natural flood management measures.
Severn Trent increases bid for Dee Valley Water to £84 million
Severn Trent has responded to a rival takeover bid for Dee Valley Water by investment firm Ancala Fornia by increasing its initial offer which valued Dee Valley at £78.5 million to £84 million.
Severn Trent results: further £50m of totex efficiencies now locked in
Severn Trent Water is on track to achieve £670 million of totex efficiencies across AMP6, with a further £50 million of efficiencies now locked in, according to its half year results for the six months ended 30th September published today.
Ofwat: no general concerns over financial resilience of water companies
Ofwat has published the the first full report produced under its financial monitoring framework which sets out the regulator’s analysis of the relative performance and financial strength of the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
United Utilities accelerates AMP6 capital investment - £800m spend planned for full year
United Utilities is continuing with its acceleration of capital investment in AMP6, with a total of £383 million invested in the first half and around £800 million planned for the full year, according to its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2016 published today.
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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
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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