Wastewater treatment

Latest

PR24: Water efficiency and CSOs come into focus

Ofwat's final methodology for the 2024 price review focuses on water efficiency with a dedicated £100 million fund to encourage collaborative innovation targeted at reducing demand, as well as a specific performance commitment for non-household consumption. Elsewhere combined sewer overflows will only receive additional spending where expectations go above and beyond Defra's CSO plan. Utility Week takes a closer look at Ofwat's vision for the next price control.

2 years ago

PR24: A challenging approach in challenging times

2 years ago

Wessex separates sewage system on Dorset coastline

2 years ago

PR24 blueprint demands ‘transformation’ from sector

2 years ago

Ofwat says poor performance has ‘become the norm’

2 years ago

Ofwat warns companies against falling behind on investment

2 years ago

EA mulls rise in regulatory charges

The Environment Agency and government are considering raising regulatory fees to properly fund the agency to carry out its work after having its budgets slashed over the past decade. Chief executive James Bevan said discussions were underway to fund the EA, at a time when finances are strained, by having the polluter not the public pay.

2 years ago