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NAO report warns Internal Drainage Boards vulnerable to potential conflicts of interest
A new report from the National Audit Office is warning that the current requirements for oversight and assurance of Internal Drainage Boards are not sufficient to ensure they are able to meet the expectations associated with public expenditure, leaving them vulnerable to potential conflicts of interest.
Ofwat: customers should be active participants in water sector, not passive recipients
Customers should be seen as active participants in the water sector, not passive recipients, according to Ofwat Chief Executive, Cathryn Ross.
New Northumbrian Water & Anglian Water retail business jv intends to offer gas and electricity services
Anglian Water Business (AWB) and NWG Business (NWGB) have joined forces to create a new water and wastewater retailer to non-household customers in England and Scotland – known as Wave, the new joint venture intends to become a multi-utility retailer, providing gas and electricity services.
Ofwat to closely monitor anti-competitive behaviour as new retail market opens for business
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published new guidance on its approach to the application of both UK and European Union competition law to the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales, replacing previous guidance on the issues.
South East Water sets out strategic water main plans
South East Water is inviting residents in Yateley to come and see plans for a new water pipeline to help to secure water supplies for existing and future customers.
Irish Water submits planning application for Tinure Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
Irish Water has submitted a planning application to Louth County Council to upgrade the Tinure Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Bristol businesses ready for new water market
Nearly 70% of businesses in the Bristol Water supply area are ready for the new retail market which opens for business in April, according to a new survey.
Government sets out cyber security strategy for water sector
The Government has set out a cyber security strategy for the water sector summarising what water and sewerage companies need to do to reduce the risks of cyber attacks.
Sewage pollution costs Thames Water record £20.3m fine in court
Thames Water has been ordered to pay a record-breaking £20.3 million at Aylesbury Crown Court for polluting the River Thames with 1.4 billion litres of raw sewage - the largest penalty ever handed down to a water utility for an environmental disaster.
Wastewater treatment: research gamechanger could deliver significant cuts in energy use
A chance find during research could fundamentally re-shape efforts to cut the huge amount of electricity consumed during wastewater clean-up - the find has big implications for water treatment costs and carbon footprint.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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