Water

David Black confirmed as Ofwat CEO

Water CEOs say it’s time to address drains under strain

Silence isn’t golden

Consumer research shows water companies are increasingly being seen as the primary culprits when it comes to river pollution, yet public awareness of the work they are doing to mitigate these impacts is actually dropping. Ruth Williams asks why the water sector has struggled to make its voice heard.

Cox: Inflation will ‘flatter returns’ and damage sector legitimacy

As inflation rises it will “flatter shareholder returns” and “in turn question the legitimacy of the sector”, Jonson Cox has warned water companies, as he suggested shareholder returns could grow by 65% over the next three years. The outgoing chair of Ofwat warned that: "We talk about citizen science but I’m sure we will have citizen finance too.”

Daring to share: Realising the potential of interoperable data

Weekend press round-up: Energy firms to be investigated for increasing direct debits for millions

National media coverage of the sector across the Easter weekend included reports of energy retailers being investigated over claims they overcharged customers following the price cap hike. Meanwhile, the government has said it would be too complicated to allow consumers to opt out of receiving its £200 bill rebate in October. And a new bill to be debated by MPs would require water companies to publish quarterly reports on the impact of sewage discharges on the natural environment, animal welfare and human health.

Public see sewage as biggest cause of river pollution

Meet the innovators: Joshua Wood, Fyld

Pennon to accelerate renewable investment

UK’s second river bathing site designated in Oxford

Affordability, resilience and fairness key for billpayers at PR24

Northumbrian’s digital twin yields leakage results

Yorkshire pilots delivering broadband through water pipes

Yorkshire Water is beginning the UK's first pilot to use water supply pipes to carry fibre broadband cables to connect rural areas with superfast broadband. The Drinking Water Inspectorate approved the use of the technology after ensuring it would not impact the quality or safety for customers.

Defra names preferred candidate for Ofwat chair

Innovation round-up: SGN hydrogen project funded, E.ON green homes pilot, Ofwat to extend innovation competition?