Sizewell C Ltd. applies for environmental permit to discharge water from Temporary Construction Area into Leiston Drain main river
The Environment Agency has received a new bespoke application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Sizewell C Ltd.
Environment Agency outlines approach to managing reports of environmental risk and how it will respond
The Environment Agency has outlined its approach to tackling environmental risk and responding to environmental incidents in its newly published corporate report on the Agency’s customer service commitment in England.
EFRA Committee remains unconvinced by latest South East Water chiefs' evidence session on water outtages
South East Water chiefs came under tough questioning in their latest appearance before a sceptical House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee last week in a further and lengthy session on water outtages which overran by almost an hour later than originally scheduled.
Water UK calls for EA self-monitoring regime to be scrapped - "abundantly clear public do not have faith in it"
Water UK, the organisation that represents all of the UK water companies, is calling for the self-monitoring regime to be scrapped.
House of Commons EAC launches new inquiry into Treasury’s role in environment and climate policy
The House of Commons cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is today launching a new inquiry into the Treasury’s role in shaping decisions on climate, nature and the environment across government.
Government consults on proposal to bring industry training bodies ECITB and CITB together create single, unified Industry Training Board
The government has launched a new consultation on its proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to create a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB) to act on behalf of the combined construction and engineering construction sectors.
Ofwat consults on proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding between 2025-2030
Ofwat has launched a consultation on a proposal to allow four water companies to seek further funding during the AMP8 investment programme.
MOSL - Open Data given green-light for 'proof of value' stage
On behalf of the Strategic Panel, MOSL is working to define an Open Data Strategy for the business retail market.
EA reports record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action against water companies
The Environment Agency is reporting that record £8.5 million funding has been secured through enforcement action against water companies in the form of Enforcement Undertakings.
New report recommends possible new approach for Ofwat to determining capital maintenance allowances at PR29
Ofwat has released a report it commissioned in early 2025 from Mott MacDonald which reviews how UK regulators currently set capital maintenance allowances and identifies opportunities to strengthen Ofwat’s approach for PR29.
United Utilities pleads guilty to action that led to fish deaths
Following an Environment Agency investigation, United Utilities has pleaded guilty to introducing thousands of fish into Bessy Brook, near Bolton, without a permit.
South East Water executives and regulators recalled by EFRA Committee to discuss outages and historic failings
The Chief Executive and Chair of South East Water (SEW), together with the chiefs of Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and the Consumer Council for Water, will appear before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affais (EFRA) Committee for further questioning next week on 14th April as part of its Reforming the water sector inquiry.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
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.
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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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