Water companies propose £96bn AMP8 spend between 2025-30 – near-doubling current levels
Water companies in England and Wales have today submitted ambitious plans to the economic regulator Ofwat, proposing the largest ever investment in the sector.
Thames Water invites suppliers to briefing event for £1.88 billion strategic reservoir option
Thames Water is inviting interested suppliers to register to attend a market engagement briefing event in October to find out more about the current proposals to deliver several reservoirs as part of the Strategic Resource Options (SROs) programme, including the Southeast Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).
South West Water to lift all hosepipe restrictions across Devon and Cornwall
South West Water has announced that it will lift all hosepipe restrictions across Devon and Cornwall on 25 September.
Lords criticise Government’s ‘lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency’ following water industry inquiry
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has criticised the Government’s “lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency” in the conclusion to its follow-up inquiry into Ofwat, the water industry and the role of Government.
National Drought Group told more investment needed to ensure water security
Experts are pushing for more investment now to ensure England is in the best possible position ahead of future droughts, the National Drought Group (NDG) heard this week.
‘Dead storage’ and ‘imminent risk to supplies’: documents reveal how England’s water companies struggled in last summer’s heatwaves
Internal Environment Agency briefings obtained under freedom of information laws by Unearthed, the investigative journalism unit of Greenpeace, show how water companies were at risk of running out of treatable water in last year's heatwaves.
BSI report warns low levels of trust in UK water infrastructure endangers public cooperation in cutting water use
A new report by the British Standards Institution (BSI) is warning that low levels of trust in the UK’s water infrastructure, brought about by persistently high levels of sewage in the country’s waterways, is endangering public cooperation in reducing water use.
Grundfos Water Utility CEO discusses how better water management can help solve climate challenges in our lifetime
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, HP Nanda, CEO at Grundfos Water Utility, discusses whether better water management help solve climate challenges in our lifetime.
Environment Secretary holds roundtable to discuss action to improve the River Deben in Suffolk
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey and Water Minister Rebecca Pow met with local community groups, environmental regulators, farming representatives, water company representatives and local councillors in Suffolk yesterday to discuss actions to improve the River Deben.
Castle Water applies for wholesale authorisation to progress water supply pilot project
Castle Water has applied to Ofwat for a wholesale authorisation to be added to its existing water supply licence and sewerage licence.- in order to progress a water supply pilot project - the Didcot Project – which was awarded funding in the first round of the Ofwat Innovation Fund.