Ofwat gives go-ahead for four strategic regional water resource solutions to continue development
Ofwat has today confirmed it will continue to provide ring-fenced funding for further investigations into four strategic regional water resource solutions in England. The proposed solutions could provide long-term, resilient water supplies to drier parts of the country.
South East Water publishes final five year Drought Plan
South East Water has published the final version of the company’s Drought Plan which outlines the actions the water company will take before, during and after periods of drought to supply its customers with water.
South East Water launches consultation on draft 25 Year Environment Plan
In a water industry first, South East Water has launched a new consultation on its first draft 25 Year Environment Plan.
RAPID work programme 2022-23 to consider whether current cyclical approach to regulation remains appropriate for delivery of long-term outcomes
Ofwat has published the forward work programme setting out the 2022-23 delivery priorities for the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) - the partnership made up of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
World Water Day - UN publishes flagship water report for 2022
In conjunction with World Water Day, the United Nations has published the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR), UN-Water’s flagship report on water and sanitation issues, which is focussed on a different theme each year.
Environment Act - Defra consults on new, long-term environmental targets
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Natural England has launched a new consultation on new, long-term environmental targets announced by the government.
Irish Water extends consultation on draft Regional Water Resource Plan Eastern and Midlands
Irish Water has extended the statutory consultation period of the draft Regional Water Resource Plan Eastern and Midlands (RWRP-EM) and associated SEA Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Environment Agency increases abstraction licence charges – first time in ten years
The Environment Agency (EA) has increased its abstraction licence charges –the first time the EA has raised the cost of licences in ten years.
Anglian Water marks halfway point in Lincoln to Grantham pipeline – part of half billion pound strategic pipeline scheme
Anglian Water has reached the halfway point on the first section of a new major pipeline route between Lincoln and Ancaster – part of a half-billion-pound investment into hundreds of kilometres of new interconnecting pipelines to prevent water scarcity.
Northumbrian Water lifts boil notice put in place after valve failure at Broken Scar WTW in Darlington
Northumbrian Water has removed the boil notice put in place for customers in Darlington last week after a valve failure at its Broken Scar Water Treatment Works led to the release of untreated water into the potable water supply.