Pollution management

Wastewater treatment targets deemed undeliverable

Key government targets to improve wastewater treatment have been deemed largely undeliverable in a leaked document drawn up by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The document, obtained by Utility Week, was presented to ministers ahead of last week’s “Green Day” announcements.

Bill payers could be on the hook for water sector reforms

Regulators given greater powers to stamp out water pollution

Water companies propose £1.6bn accelerated spending

Weekend press: Unlimited fines for polluting water firms

In our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage, the government is poised to reveal unlimited fines for polluting water companies. Elsewhere, SMEs are expected to struggle to survive due to the end of energy bill support and Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture projects.

Dry weather and increased monitoring cuts CSO spills

UU beats CSO target with two years to go

OEP criticises Defra for missed review deadlines

Calls for outcomes-based water regulation get a boost

Emission possible

At its vast Minworth water treatment plant, Severn Trent is pioneering efforts to pinpoint exactly where in the treatment process potent greenhouse gasses are created. Ruth Williams visited the site to discover first hand what progress has been made.

Lords back single social tariff in water

Next Environment Agency chief named

Water chiefs warn CSO data misses harm caused

Video: Young campaigners voice water efficiency concerns

Yorkshire deploys virtual sewer inspection tools