Ofwat tells water CEOs: more work needed to support effective markets
Ofwat's Interim Cief Executive David Black has written to water company CEOs challenging them to step up their efforts to support effective markets.
Sewage discharges – House of Lords amends Environment Bill to impose new legal duty on water companies
The House of Lords has voted 184 votes to 147 to support an amendment to the Environment Bill imposing a new legal duty on water companies to "take all reasonable steps" to ensure untreated sewage is not discharged from storm overflows into inland waters.
Ofwat backs 15 projects on £500m RAPID infrastructure development programme
Ofwat has today given its backing for 15 projects on the £500 million programme being overseen by the Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) to progress further.
Charity submits formal complaint to Office for Environmental Protection over Government and Ofwat failure to enforce sewage pollution laws
The Salmon & Trout Conservation has submitted a formal complaint to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) on the failure of OFWAT and Secretaries of State to enforce law on sewage pollution of English rivers.
Environment Agency to allow water companies to discharge untreated effluent to surface water in event of “supply chain failures” to obtain treatment chemicals
The Environment Agency has just issued new guidance to water companies notifying them that they will be exempt from their permit obligations to discharge treated effluent from waste water treatment works to surface water or groundwater in the event of “supply chain failures” to obtain the necessary treatment chemicals.
Government strengthens new measures in Environment Bill to tackle storm overflows
The Government has brought in new measures in the Environment Bill to tackle storm overflows with a new requirement for water companies to monitor the water quality impacts of their sewage discharges and publish the information.
Ofwat calls on water companies to ensure more consistency with external suppliers in self lay requirements
Ofwat is calling on the water companies to ensure more consistency in self lay requirements between their own staff, contractors and self-lay providers (SLPs).
Ofwat adds to senior team ahead of 2024 Price Review
Ofwat has launched the recruitment process for two senior appointments ahead of the upcoming 2024 Price Review (PR24) the regulator is looking for a Principal Wastewater Engineer and a Director of Policy, Outcomes and Environment.
Environment Agency consults on proposed abstraction charges to safeguard water supplies
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the way licence holders are charged to abstract water from the environment.
Innovation Fund: Ofwat consults on changes to IP policy for Breakthrough Challenge competition
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposal to test a change to intellectual property rights (IPR) policy for the second Breakthrough Challenge competition.
Ofwat: introduction of totex and outcomes framework in 2014 Price Review "transformative" for UK water sector
Ofwat says the introduction of the “totex and outcomes” framework in the 2014 price review (PR14) has been transformative and delivered a culture change across the water sector.
MOSL tells Ofwat – “opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” at PR24
MOSL, the non-household (NHH) retail water market operator in England, has told Ofwat “there are opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” in the upcoming 2024 Price Review.
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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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