National Drought Group warns over possible pressure on water supplies in 2019
Experts from the Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency have asked the water companies to confirm that they are doing “everything possible to act early” to plan for possible pressure on water supplies next year.
Ofwat – “not convinced” water sector delivers benefits to all stakeholders
Rachel Fletcher, Chief Executive of Ofwat, has said she is “not at all convinced the water sector meets the test” of providing benefits to all stakeholders and not just rewarding its shareholders.
Summer heatwave - water firms and Environment Agency collaborate on water demand project
Rob Lawson, Director at Artesia Consulting Ltd outlines a new collaborative project currently being undertaken by 15 water companies and the Environment Agency which is expected to yield valuable insights quantifying the impacts of the summer heatwave on water demand.
Irish Water lifts Water Conservation Orders as rainfall increases
The Irish Water Board Water has lifted all remaining Water Conservation Order restrictions in the Southern, Eastern and Midlands regions met today following a review of the data.
National Drought Group confirms no threat to essential water supplies in UK
The National Drought Group (NDG) has confirmed that there is currently no threat to essential water supplies - but warned that a drier than average winter would bring the risk of restrictions for water company customers.
Nomenca / BAM Nuttall jv starts £22m WTW expansion for South East Water
Nomenca Ltd., a specialist engineering arm of NM Group (North Midland Construction plc), has begun a £22 million expansion of South East Water’s Bray Keleher Water Treatment Works in Berkshire that will see the treatment works increase approximately one-third in size and output.
Leakage rises for 2nd year running - water watchdog warns action can’t wait
The amount of water lost through leakage has risen for the second year running - the Consumer Council for Water is calling for water companies to take action now to tackle the problem.
United Utilities granted drought permits to safeguard water supplies in North West
United Utilities has been granted drought permits enabling to increase the level of water it extracts from a number of boreholes and reservoirs in the North West to maintain supplies.
Portsmouth Water tenders £14m consultative engineering and construction services contract
Portsmouth Water has gone out to tender with a major consultative engineering and construction services contract worth an estimated £14 million.
Environment Agency steps up response to mounting impacts of dry weather & drought risk
The Environment Agency is stepping up its response to tackle the mounting impacts of continued dry weather and coordinate action to maintain water supplies and manage the other risks associated with drought.