Pollution management

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South West bonuses under fire from MPs

South West Water's environmental performance came under fire as MPs questioned why the company pays bonuses and called for tighter regulation of its governance. MPs from across the south west raised concerns of constituents, which had been angered by political point scoring around sewage discharges leading to one MP having faeces being posted through their door.

2 years ago

Seven Trent hits SuDS milestone

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

Coffey told to ‘stop passing the buck’ on pollution

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

Bevan calls for fact-based water debate

2 years ago

£250m water pollution fines ‘still on the table’

2 years ago

Trust in water companies hits new low amid pollution woes

2 years ago

One in five admit flushing wet wipes

2 years ago

Court approves challenge against Defra

2 years ago

Sunak denies move to scrap pollution fines

2 years ago

SuDS plans challenged by skills drought

2 years ago

What is the prescription for pharma pollution?

2 years ago

Busting the myths around sewage dumping

2 years ago

It’s time to own the narrative on CSOs

2 years ago

Bevan: Budget cuts limit enforcement

2 years ago

Scottish Water charges to rise 5%

2 years ago

Benyon highlights EDM progress

2 years ago

PCC and phosphorus targets set out

2 years ago

‘National transformation’ needed to advance blue-green schemes

Meeting the rising environmental challenges to improve water quality in rivers, seas and streams will take novel thinking, nature-based solutions and flexibility from regulators. Welsh Water's head of wastewater discusses the company's approach, while Ofwat explains what will be expected at PR24 of companies proposing more blue-green schemes.

2 years ago