Water

Growing debt cloud looms over utilities

Northumbrian joins Covid-19 testing programme

Severn Trent ramps up sewer monitoring

Severn Trent is ramping up its use of smart sewer monitoring devices after the success of a trial. The company reported 25 per cent fewer blockages and a 15 per cent reduction in pollution incidents during the first year of AMP7

Peter Simpson: ‘Now is the time to unlock action on net zero’

Ofwat calls for clarity on dividends

United Utilities sells stake in overseas water company

United Utilities has sold the stake it has held in Estonian water company Tallinna Vesi for more than 20 years. It will use the proceeds from the sale for its green recovery plans for the north west region

PAC tells Treasury to put environment at heart of spending decisions

Water bills to fall amid surge in uptake of support

Household water bills are set to drop by an average of £2 from April, which after inflation will be the same rate as a decade ago. Bills and reductions vary between companies, but most households will save at a time when more customers across England and Wales are accessing payment support schemes than ever before.

Water efficiency goals set by business retailers

The role that the non-household water sector will play in developing water resource management plans and driving greater efficiencies has been set out in an action plan by wholesalers and retailers.

Where does Fletcher’s departure leave Ofwat?

Rachel Fletcher's departure as Ofwat chief executive to join Octopus Energy presents the regulator with a significant challenge at a crucial moment for the water sector. Ruth Williams looks at her legacy and the likely candidates to fill her shoes.

Bristol overhauls operations after wholesale success

Bristol Water’s wholesale division was voted the best performer by retailers in the inaugural R-Mex ratings and was consistently high in the preceding league tables. The company built the division to be customer-centric and is now applying that formula to the wider business. Chief operating officer Richard Price talks to Utility Week about what’s been achieved and what’s next in the strategy.

Fletcher leaves Ofwat for Octopus Energy

Case study: Reliability and resilience the key words for Mosswood

NI Water begins construction on treatment plant

NI Water has hailed a wastewater treatment plant as an example of what the company can do when adequately funded

Thames pilots smart sewer monitors

Thames has begun a trial using smart technology that monitors sewers and alerts the company if problems emerge before they cause blockages.