Water supply

Water innovation competition kicks off

The first round of Ofwat's innovation competition kicks off today with the Innovation in Water Challenge, inviting ideas and pitches from within and outside the water sector with a chance to win up £250,000 of development funds.

Filling the void of occupancy data

Yorkshire trials polymer to extend asset life

Yorkshire is embarking on a trial with advanced materials manufacturer Haydale to upgrade its asset base using a ceramic polymer that will reduce its carbon emissions from capital investment projects by 23 per cent during AMP7.

Ofwat rules out 2021 implementation of CMA changes

Ofwat has rejected calls to change its charging rules to let appellant companies implement whatever ruling the CMA determines from April 2021. The updated charges will now not come into place until 2022.

BEIS proposes to increase DRO threshold to £30,000

Bristol Water adds e-learning portal for home schooling

Bristol Water has created an online library of resources for students learning at home during lockdown. Worksheets, videos and experiments all related to water are available for KS2 and above learners.

CCW outlines ‘clearer role’ for next three years

CCW has outlined its objectives for the next three years as part of plans to redefine its role to provide solutions as well as constructive criticism

Moody’s: Outlook for water turns stable

The latest report from Moody's shows stability has returned to the water sector, albeit with reduced allowed returns. It notes the ongoing pressures from the pandemic may cause companies to miss performance targets, especially where asset maintenance is delayed.

CMA shifts on cost of capital

SES gains sector’s first biodiversity benchmark

Scottish Water’s efficiency challenge ‘greater than PR19’

East of England water brokering trial begins

An online platform to match water demand and supply requests in the east of England is being trialled by Anglian and Essex and Suffolk Water companies with scope to roll out nationally if successful.

Northumbrian joins innovation fund to de-clog sewers

Water UK calls for greater ambition in Environment Bill

Thames rolls out sustainable drainage schemes

Thames has plans to add sustainable drainage schemes in five borough across London and the Thames Valley to boost resilience and reduce flooding risk.