Water

UK Utilities Risk Report

Wastewater companies told to improve sewer flooding responses

Water Industry Awards Rising Stars: ‘We need to stop seeing nature as the unconscious victim and start seeing it as the solution’

Open banking rolled out to 50% of UU customers

Ofwat confirms funding for four strategic water projects

Octopus’ Kraken platform expands into water

Water sector calls for ‘urgent action’ to improve resilience

Water Industry Awards Rising Stars: ‘I’m excited about the prospect of developing more low carbon solutions’

Government accepts EAC recommendations on sewers

The government has declared its support for further investment in sewerage systems in England and Wales in its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s damning report on water quality in rivers. However, the committee's recommendations to address pollution from agriculture and homebuilding, which both play a significant role in preventing rivers from achieving good ecological status, were not accepted.

Weekend press: Failed energy supplier bosses launch Putney Energy

In our weekly roundup of national news coverage from the weekend is news that the men behind behind energy suppliers that failed have launched a new energy company called Putney Energy; the impacts of the energy crisis continue to bite; government action over river water quality is criticised; and an interview with Octopus boss Greg Jackson asks if heat pumps are worth it;

‘Dangerous’ cancel culture threatens utilities’ progress on diversity

From ‘re-meandered’ rivers to pollinator super highways: how are utilities innovating to support healthy and functional ecosystems?

Affordability woes affecting more than half of homes

As the cost of living crisis bites householders across the UK, water billpayers in England and Wales have reported increased anxiety about affording their bills, with more than 61% stating they are concerned about their finances worsening this year. Research by Ofwat showed a correlation between those struggling to pay and suffering with poor wellbeing including depression.

Water Industry Awards Rising Stars: we need to encourage younger people into construction-based roles

New Ofwat chair to prioritise overflows and resilience

Incoming Ofwat chair Iain Coucher has outlined his four priorities for his tenure that include addressing river water quality in rivers and boosting water companies' financial resilience by ensuring boards and executives take responsibility. He will succeed Jonson Cox who is set to step down at the end of June after 10 years as chair of the regulator.