Leakage

Thames revises smart meter ambition after Ofwat challenge

Water policy must be as ambitious as the sector

SES reports missing targets during lockdown

SES Water has reported missing its target to lower per capita consumption (PCC) due to “soaring” use in lockdown. However, leakage targets were met and efforts to increase communications with its vulnerable billpayers led to 90 per cent feeling supported.

Thames sets out three-point turnaround after ‘unacceptable’ year

Do Defra’s efficiency measures go far enough?

Defra introduces water labels but ‘misses opportunity’ on building standards

Kitchen sink cameras reveal hidden water habits

SES embarks on ‘demand-led’ net-zero plan

Ofwat: Price reviews should be ‘incremental steps’ in longer-term plan

NI Water leakage targets missed for PC15

Anglian tenders for £100m treatment works under DPC

South West and Welsh Water join UN-backed net zero pledge

Report highlights need for holistic water resilience planning

United Utilities to sell renewable energy business

United Utilities has put its renewable energy business up for sale, with the process expected to commence in June. The water company said the disposal of its renewable energy assets - valued at £65.5 million - will allow it continue to benefitting from their output while reinvesting the proceeds in other low carbon projects.

Collaboration is key to preserving our natural habitats

Toby Willison, Southern Water's director of environment and corporate affairs, writes for Utility Week about the need for collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders outside the industry to deliver nature-based solutions