Ruth Williams

Prevention is better than a cure across Southern’s catchment

Southern Water has spent two years forging strong stakeholder relationships to enhance the health of its catchment areas and improve availability and quality of water across its region. Utility Week talks to the leaders of the project to reflect on the changes within the company and benefits they’ve seen of working with farmers and stakeholders to find solutions together.

PR19 final determinations delayed because of election clash

Ofwat's final determinations on water company business plans for the next five years was due to take place the day before the general election but the regulator has said purdah protocols have now made this impossible.

Renationalisation could cost households £960 on average

Consumption rates could be as ‘high profile as leakage’

Parts of the South East of England have less water per person than parts of Morocco so it's little wonder PCC targets are top of the agenda for Water Resources South East as it formally launches its collaborative approach to addressing the region's water shortage issues.

A step change in consumer awareness

Water has biggest price tag for renationalisation

Cox tenure extended at Ofwat

Clarity needed for water hygiene rules

Are there gaps in the rules surrounding water hygiene that could cause contamination of supply? Energy & Utility Skills whitepaper highlights how vagueness in rules may mean third-party contractors and suppliers may be unaware of the rules and lacking the correct credentials.

Ofwat approves sewerage building plans

Ofwat has approved of plans for building of sewerage assets as proposed by water companies. The guidance includes use of environmentally friendly drainage alternatives instead of traditional systems.

Regulators urge water firms to react more rapidly