Water companies oppose Ofwat competition proposals
Ofwat has commissioned five independent reports on the role of system operators in bringing more competition into the water sector. The water companies were almost all opposed to the idea which was first proposed by Ofwat in July last year.
Sir Michael Pitt to be Chief of Planning Inspectorate - "business as usual"
Sir Michael Pitt, currently Chair of the Infrastructure Planning Commission will become Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate when Katrine Sporle, the Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, retires at the end of March.
Report on NI Water winter supply disruption published
The independent Northern Ireland Utility Regulator, responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland, today publishes its report into NI Water’s handling of the freeze/thaw incident, which led to water supply disruptions for around 450,000 consumers, during the December 2010-January 2011 period.
Water and sewerage bills rise in line with inflation in 2011/12
Ofwat has announced this morning that the average household water and sewerage bill across England and Wales will increase broadly in line with inflation in 2011/12.
Water UK – Ofwat beyond its policy remit and not value for money
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water and wastewater companies at both national and EU level, has expressed concerns about Ofwat’s current regulatory approach.
Scottish MPs back Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill
Members of the Scottish Parliament have given their backing to the principles of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Bill following the Stage 1 debate in the Scottish Parliament.
Scott Bader pay £17K+ for chemical leak
Chemical manufacturer Scott Bader has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £7,656 costs after xylene leaked undetected from its Wollaston Hall site near Wellingborough.
Scottish Water delivering more for less says watchdog
A new report published by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) highlights a remarkable transformation since Scottish Water was created in 2002.
Ofwat sludge study has profits from waste-to-energy in its sights
The latest Ofwat update on its sustainable sludge project puts the sewerage companies’ capability to raise significant additional income via its current ‘monopoly position’ with regards to both treatment infrastructure and sewage sludge availability squarely in its sights. The update says that waste sludge is turning into a valuable asset rather than a waste.
European Commission launches resource efficiency initiative
The European Commission has launched a new flagship initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency across the European Union.
Uncertainty continues over costs of private sewer transfer
Today WaterBriefing is publishing an Executive Briefing on what has been described as the "biggest change in responsibility for sewerage services since 1937" – the forthcoming transfer of responsibility for private sewers and lateral drains to water and sewerage companies.
Farms fined for slurry pollution
Two farms have been fined thousands of pounds this week for two separate slurry pollution incidents.
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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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