Ofwat tells City five year price reviews will stay
Water industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the five yearly price review process will stay for the time being – despite criticism from a number of quarters, including the adverse impacts on the water industry supply chain.
More support – and criticism – for Government’s water sector plans
The Water White Paper published by Defra last week has come in for both further support and criticism from a range of organisations.
Cautious welcome for Water White Paper
Today’s publication of the Government’s Water White Paper has generated a wide range of initial comments – some welcoming the overall approach, while others have expressed concern about its implications.
Ofwat publishes competition analysis ahead of Water White Paper
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has published a detailed review of the evidence base for retail competition and separation ahead of the Government’s imminently-expected Water White Paper.
Environment Agency calls for urgent action on drought
Action should be taken now to protect water supplies for business, agriculture, the environment and people - thereby minimising the risk of water restrictions in the future, says a new report from the Environment Agency.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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