Defra sets out how it assessed £100 billion cost of nationalising the water sector
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has set out how it estimated that nationalising the water industry would cost approximately £100 billion.
Highly critical EFRA Committee report says senior leadership in water sector and regulatory system have failed - "root and branch reform" needed
A highly critical new report by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is warning that a failing water sector in which “water companies increasingly look like financial institutions rather than businesses servicing monopolised critical infrastructure” is in need of “root and branch reform”.
NI Fiscal Council calls for more funding for NI Water and warns of growing crisis in Northern Ireland’s water and sewerage services
A new report by the NI Fiscal Council is warning of a growing crisis in the provision of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland and calling for more funding for NI Water.
Ofwat CEO describes Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt”
David Black, Chief Executive of water sector regulator Ofwat, has described Thames Water as a company with “deep-rooted problems of persistent poor performance and too much debt.”
National Infrastructure Commission Chief says water industry must bear some of responsibility for where we are today
The water industry must bear some of the responsibility for where we are today, according to James Heath, Chief Executive of the National Infrastructure Commission. And while investment has increased since privatisation, it has not increased enough.
The Guardian newspaper questions fairness of England’s privatised water model
The Guardian newspaper has published a detailed analysis of the water companies in England which is calling into question the fairness of England’s privatised water model and referring to England’s water as “the world’s piggy bank.”
Ofwat tells investors "water sector net zero will need meaningful investor support and funding in AMP7"
Jonson Cox, Chair of water sector regulator Ofwat has told the investment community that achieving “net zero” in the water sector by 2030 will need “meaningful investor support and funding” in AMP7.
Election - water sector renationalisation would begin in first 100 days of Labour government
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell has said the process of renationalising the water sector would begin during the first 100 days of a Labour government.
GB ranked 2nd highest in world for water and sewerage services
A major new international survey has revealed that the satisfaction rating for Great Britain’s water and sewerage services is the second highest in the world.
Labour Party nationalisation plans - UK water sector launches forceful defence of benefits of privatisation
The UK water sector has moved swiftly to rebut Labour Party criticism of private ownership and launch a forceful and detailed defence of the benefits of privatisation in response to plans outlined in the Labour Party Manifesto published today.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets.
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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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