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Prioritisation of water efficiency and smart metering called for

Progress on water efficiency in government policy has not gone far enough and must be mainstreamed into cross-departmental planning to ensure demand reduction targets can be achieved. That is according to Waterwise MD Nicci Russell who warned water efficiency and smart metering often gets "squeezed out" of companies' investment plans.

2 years ago

Yorkshire deploys virtual sewer inspection tools

2 years ago

Most water companies to fall short of consumption targets

2 years ago

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

Anglian gets green light for next step of water transfer

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

Extreme weather events drive up Affinity leaks

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Water efficiency label edges closer

2 years ago

Power restored to thousands after Storm Otto hits

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

Drought group issues summer warning

2 years ago

SuDS plans challenged by skills drought

2 years ago

What is the prescription for pharma pollution?

2 years ago

Yorkshire deploys smart sensors for water quality monitoring

Yorkshire Water says the innovative approach it is taking to monitoring water resources will cut down the treatment processes required before supplying to customers. Data from monitors will inform the company about weather and environmental conditions at source, which could cause the water to need additional processing to remove peat. Yorkshire says the system saves money and is less energy intensive.

2 years ago

Bevan: Budget cuts limit enforcement

2 years ago