Farming rules shake-up to cut water pollution and support farmers
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on new, clearer rules proposed by the government to help improve water quality, reduce pollution in rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably.
House of Lords Committee to hear more evidence from regulators on economic growth
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee will hear more evidence from regulators this morning on how on how they support economic growth in its ongoing inquiry into the relationship between regulators and economic growth.
House of Lords Committee to hear from Office for Environmental Protection in one-off evidence session
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will hear from senior representatives at the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on Wednesday 28 January.
Ofwat opens investigation into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements
Ofwat has opened an investigation into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements.
Environment Agency publishes AMP8 guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies to prevent sewer flooding
The Environment Agency has published guidance on unpermitted discharges by water and sewerage companies (WaSCs) to prevent sewer flooding and surcharging from groundwater infiltration into sewers.
Fish kill pollution incident from surface water drainage system costs Worcestershire firm over £1 million
A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
House of Commons Select Committee to hold evidence session into Government's revised Environmental Improvement Plan
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear oral evidence this afternoon on the Government’s revised Environmental Improvement Plan to meet its legally binding environment and nature targets.
National Audit Office calls for improved support for regulators to kickstart economic growth
In a new report published this morning, the National Audit Office is calling on HM Treasury and the Department for Business & Trade to provide improved support for regulators to kickstart economic growth.
House of Lords drought inquiry hears from senior water companies representatives
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into drought preparedness in England by hearing from water company representatives.
Government says millions of pounds in water company fines used to power local-led restoration
The government says water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.
Mixed response to government plans for reform in Water White Paper
The government plans for reform in the Water White Paper have so far received a series of mixed responses this morning – ranging from a whole-hearted welcome, cautious optimism and disappointment.
Government Water White Paper sets out plans to transform water sector in "biggest overhaul in a generation"
The Government is today publishing its Water White Paper outlining its plans for water sector reform in England, describing it as “the biggest overhaul in a generation.”
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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