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Calls for outcomes-based water regulation get a boost

A move towards outcomes-based approaches to environmental regulation has been supported by an influential House of Lords Committee. In the latest of a series of articles delving into the conclusions of the Industry and Regulators Committee, Utility Week looks at the recommendations around more innovative approaches to tackling pollution.

2 years ago

Lords back single social tariff in water

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Thames to open test facility to wider sector

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CCW: Non-household market has failed

2 years ago

Everflow sets out growth plans

2 years ago

Video: Young campaigners voice water efficiency concerns

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Ofwat: Innovative charging needed to tackle water poverty

2 years ago

Environmental concerns dog £1.2bn Oxfordshire reservoir plan

In its official consultation response, Vale of White Horse District Council calls for the £1.2 billion reservoir proposal to be scrapped on environmental grounds. The Abingdon Reservoir is being promoted by the Water Resources in the South East group to jointly supply water to Affinity Water, Southern Water and Thames Water.

2 years ago

Most water companies to fall short of consumption targets

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Water companies urged to address non-household market

The independent Strategic Panel representing the non-household water sector has raised concerns that water efficiency and smart metering is not sufficiently prominent in water companies' water resource management planning. Chair of the body Trisha McAulay said the sector has a greater role to play and cannot be "simply an add on" within company plans if demand reduction of 9% is to be achieved by 2038.

2 years ago

What is there to celebrate in water?

After a challenging year for the water industry, there is a risk that companies shy away from celebrating their achievements. However, as seasoned sector watchers tell Utility Week, there remains a good story to tell about the hard work and dedication of water company staff over the past 12 months. Ruth Williams looks at how the sector is performing on deliverability, diversity, consumer engagement and collaborative working and where further progress can be made.

2 years ago

Reflecting on water successes

As entries come flooding in for the 2023 Water Industry Awards, we reflect on some of the 2022 winners and the projects that caught the judges' attention.

2 years ago