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Submissions invited on CMA appeals

The CMA has asked for submissions relating to the redetermination of business plans for Anglian, Bristol, Northumbrian and Yorkshire. Customers, the water sector and other stakeholders are all invited to comment.

5 years ago

Tideway resumes work

Work has resumed on the Thames Tideway project this week after drilling was paused due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the company behind the project has been awarded a 74 ESG score by S&P, highlighting the environmental benefits of the finished project.

5 years ago

Water retailers ‘need clarity’ over coronavirus measures

Changes made by Ofwat and MOSL to support the water retail market and protect customers from bills during lockdown contain ambiguities and need urgent clarification, according to Castle Water's chief executive.

5 years ago

‘No intention’ to furlough staff across major water firms

Major water companies across the UK have announced they do not expect to furlough staff as their teams continue to carry out essential works for the water and sewerage networks.

5 years ago

Thames’ parent company downgraded

5 years ago

Water companies offer rebates for NHS workers

5 years ago

Targeting ‘hidden habits’ could unlock water efficiency gains

5 years ago

Yorkshire Water tenders for £800m contract

Yorkshire is tendering for £800 million worth of contracts including an innovation fund to encourage bids that develop new technologies while minimising disruption for customers

5 years ago

Anglian to CMA: Listen to our customers and let us invest now

The four water companies appealing to the CMA have submitted their grounds for requesting a redetermination. As part of a short series Utility Week will explore each of their Statements of Case and the reasons for not accepting Ofwat’s final determinations. In this piece, we examine the arguments from Anglian.

5 years ago

Blockages add pressure to key workers

At a time when workforces are under increased pressure and restricted working conditions, sewage workers are forced to deal with thousands of extra sewer blockages caused by households flushing kitchen rolls, wet wipes and newspaper down the toilet.

5 years ago

Pennon eyes growth for South West after Viridor sale

South West Water's parent company Pennon said it will pursue growth in the water and wastewater sector after completing the sale of its waste management business Viridor. The company will expand its service area to include the Isles of Scilly from 1 April

5 years ago

DWI permits testing postponement

To limit any unnecessary contact the Drinking Water Inspectorate has suspended water testing at domestic and commercial properties while it encouraged companies to bolster operational checks to ensure drinking water sources are clean and safe

5 years ago

Southern Water pleads guilty to all EA charges and announces job cuts

During a difficult week for Southern Water the company pleaded guilty to 51 charges brought by the Environment Agency and says it has been forced to make staff cuts to face the financial challenges set by Ofwat

5 years ago

Affinity to roll out step testing leak detection

Affinity Water is ramping up its leakage detection efforts with a method that divides networks into small segments to make it easier to identify problems.

5 years ago

Confusion over incoming business water rates

5 years ago

United Utilities enacts pandemic response plan

5 years ago

Cox warns river pollution is next frontier of public outrage

Ofwat chairman Jonson Cox has claimed the water sector is falling “woefully short” on restoring the country’s rivers to a healthy state. Cox said that the issue could overtake leakage as the principal concern for the public about water company performance.

5 years ago

A real step-change in consumer awareness is on the cards

5 years ago

Wessex and Bristol downgraded following final determinations

5 years ago

Coronavirus presents challenge to resilience

5 years ago

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