Ofwat proposes £44.7 million enforcement package for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water for wastewater failures
Ofwat has today proposed a £44.7m enforcement package following its findings that Welsh Water has breached its legal obligations in operating its wastewater treatment works and network.
Ofwat releases report setting out economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure
Ofwat has published a new report setting out the economic growth case for investment in water supply infrastructure generally and specifically looks at the contribution of the Major Projects Programme Ofwat is supporting.
Competition and Markets Authority announces final decisions on PR24 appeals for 5 water companies
The Competition and Markets Authority has today announced final decisions on the appeals for 5 water companies against Ofwat’s PR24 Final Determinations.
MPs on EAC to hold one off evidence session on how Government can protect ancient UK woodlands
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee will hold a one-off evidence session on Wednesdy 11 March exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.
DEFRA Secretary of State to be quizzed by Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow on vision for nature and the environment
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will give evidence to MPs on the House Of Commons Environmental Audit Committee tomorrow.
WaterSure reform will deliver reduced bills for around 300,000 households
Around 300,000 low‑income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years.
MOSL publishes response to Ofwat's interim supply consultation
MOSL has responded to Ofwat’s consultation on strengthening protections for customers in the business retail market by implementing a cost recovery mechanism and cashflow support tool into the interim supply arrangements.
Ofwat proposes £22 million-plus fine for South East Water for repeated supply failures between 2020 and 2023
Ofwat has proposed a £22.46 million fine for South East Water following an investigation into multiple supply disruptions between 2020 and 2023, which affected more than 286,000 people n Kent and Sussex.
HoC Environmental Audit Committee to hold live evidence session today on peatland protection and burning ban
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hear from a number of witnesses today in a non-inquiry live evidence session at 2.30pm to examine the natural and environmental benefits and impacts of peatlands.
OEP warns Defra response to Protected Sites report won't deliver urgent action needed
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is warning that Defra’s response to the OEP's report that reviewed the implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England will not deliver the urgent action needed.
Water Innovation webinar to explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source
The third in the Water Innovation Cross-Sector Challenge series of webinars which takes place tomorrow from 10-11:30am will explore how cross-sector collaboration can reduce pollution at source.
Ofwat Water Innovation Implementation Programme launches with Challenge to address Regulation 31 capacity constraints
Ofwat has formally launched the Water Innovation Implementation Programme - a new £40 million funded programme of support within Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund, currently being designed by Ofwat and its delivery partners, Isle Utilities and Arup.
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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. -
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.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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