Affinity Water welcomes SPS for Ofwat – but challenges remain and “mature conversation” needed about how household bills are paid and investment phased
Nicky Fomes, Regulation and Strategy Consultant, Affinity Water, says that the company welcomes the government’s Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat – but challenges remain and a “mature conversation” is needed about how household bills are paid and investment phased.
Rivers Trust - SPS for Ofwat "not yet ambitious enough and still lacks clarity"
The Rivers Trust has welcomed the prioritisation of the environment for the first time in Defra’s latest Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat – but expressed concern that the SPS is not yet ambitious enough, and still lacks clarity.
Retail business market - Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company applies for self-supply water & sewerage licence
Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) has applied to Ofwat for a water supply licence and a sewerage licence (WSSL), with a retail authorisation limited to self-supply.
Government publishes Strategic Policy Statement guidance for Ofwat
Following the conclusion of of its consultation in October 2021, the government has today published a draft of the Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat - the SPS has now been laid in Parliament.
Government accepts EAC recommendations to improve water quality in rivers and hold water companies to account
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has welcomed today’s publication of the Government’s Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) guidance to Ofwat.
Government says Ofwat must ensure England’s water industry is doing more to protect environment
Ofwat must ensure that England’s water industry is doing more to protect the environment, the Government has announced today as it set out its priorities for the regulator over the next five years.
Three water companies to pay £847,000 in Enforcement Undertakings accepted by Environment Agency
Three water companies have agreed to pay a total of £847,000 in Enforcement Undertakings accepted by the Environment Agency during the period 10 September 2021 to 31 December 2021.
Economic regulation - National Infrastructure Commission calls on Government for “real policy changes rather than promise of further reviews”
The National Infrastructure Commission is calling on the government to deliver “real policy changes rather than the promise of further reviews” for the economically regulated utilities sectors.
NSF International launches new REG4 Accreditations for water fittings compliance
NSF International, a global health and safety organisation, has brought two new accredited certification schemes to market, NSF REG4 1+ and NSF REG4 S3, offering alternative routes to water fittings compliance.
Sewage pollution - Ofwat warns water companies not to "hide behind regulation or say they can't do anything" until PR24
John Russell, Senior Director of Strategy, Finance, and Infrastructure at Ofwat, has warned the water companies that it is “not acceptable to hide behind regulation or say they can't do anything until the next price review” to tackle current levels of pollution and wastewater discharges from their networks.
Ofwat – "tackling water companies’ unacceptable performance in releasing sewage into the environment is a priority"
David Black, interim Chief Executive at Ofwat, has said that taking action to tackle water companies’ unacceptable performance in releasing sewage into the environment is a priority for the regulator in coming months.
Water sector regulator Ofwat launches hunt for new Chief Executive
Water sector regulator Ofwat has launched the recruitment process to find a new Chief Executive.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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