Water Resources West consults on Emerging Regional Plan for water resources
Water Resources West (WRW) has launched a new consultation on its Emerging Regional Plan for water resources - WRW is the only cross-border group and encompasses four major water companies, namely, United Utilities Water, Severn Trent Water, South Staffs Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
Water Resources East launches consultation on emerging water resources plan for Eastern England
Water Resources East (WRE) has today published its emerging Water Resources Plan for informal consultation - WRE has also announced the appointment of Daniel Johns to the role of Managing Director.
Ofwat agrees 15 strategic regional water resource solutions costed at up to £14.74bn to proceed to gate 2 in RAPID process
Ofwat has published a summary document setting out the key themes which have emerged from the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) assessment of submissions for strategic regional water resource solutions at standard gate one.
Strategic water resource solutions - RAPID consults on proposals for regulatory and commercial framework
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has launched a new consultation on its proposals to establish common regulatory and commercial frameworks needed for the development of strategically important water resource supply solutions.
New analysis says smart water metering rollout could deliver £1.9bn net benefit to society
New analysis has concluded that rolling out smart water metering by 2030 would deliver huge benefits for households, the environment and the water industry.
Water sector launches first ever Water Pavilion at COP26
Water UK is a partner to the first ever Water Pavilion at COP26, bringing together the global water community to speak with one voice on the powerful water-related solutions that are at the heart of effective climate action.
Water Pavilion at COP26 - watch the daily proceedings live via the WaterBriefing Watch Channel
Watch the daily proceedings at the Water Pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow which started today live via the WaterBriefing Watch Channel. Daily agenda of events from 1st to 12 November 2021.
Environment Agency Chief warns lack of water presents ‘existential’ threat
Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan has warned that hotter drier summers and less predictable rainfall as a result of climate change will lead to increased drought risk and possible water shortages in the UK.
Research study shows 2 out of 5 people living in water-stressed regions in England think water is plentiful
New research by the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) shows that 41% of people living in parts of England where water resources are under the most pressure think that water is plentiful where they live.
New strategy calls for chalk streams in England to be given enhanced environmental status
A new Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy published today is calling for chalk streams in England to be given enhanced environmental status.