Ruth Williams

Wastewater team creates mobile testing units

A team from Northumbrian Water has created a mobile testing system to analyse wastewater during treatment to improve the quality of discharge.

Experts warn of ‘significant drought’

Water sector ‘can’t be resilient by thinking in silos’

Water companies must consider their interdependence with other sectors such as energy if they are to maintain their resilience to emerging threats, a senior figure at the National Infrastructure Commission has warned. Policy adviser Francis Heil was commenting on the publication of its resilience report at the end of May, which among other things called for the introduction of stress tests for infrastructure operators.

Anglian rolls out meters following successful trial

After a successful trial in Newmarket that saw consumption drop by 8 per cent, Anglian has announced a water meter rollout programme targeting up to 750 installations per day

Ofwat sets out its three-pronged approach to £200m innovation fund

CCW announces new CEO

CCW, the consumer watchdog for the water sector, has appointed Emma Clancy to replace Tony Smith as its chief executive from next month.

WRSE unveils framework for resilience planning

South West overhauls leakage for AMP7

South West Water has seen its leakage repair productivity rates soar in recent months compared to historic averages. Utility Week talks to the teams involved about the challenges AMP7 presents and how the company will tackle them.

Ofwat accused of ‘closing the door’ to early resolution of CMA appeals

Ofwat’s unwillingness to concede any of the points raised by the companies appealing its PR19 final determinations has effectively ended hopes of an early resolution to the process, according to Anglian Water. The company and the other three appellants were responding in the latest stage of the Competition & Markets Authority’s investigation. They accused Ofwat of mischaracterisation, inflexibility and making errors throughout the price review process

Anglian sets out alliance plan

Anglian has unveiled the next steps of its pipeline water transfer scheme, which will allow it to move water around to ensure supply in the driest parts of its network