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Water companies should be able to withstand one-in-500-year droughts

Water resource management plans should prepare an area for once in 500-year drought events and feature natural capital solutions to resource management, according to proposed updates to planning guidance.

4 years ago

The water label debate: mandatory versus voluntary

The well-established, voluntary water efficiency label has gained recognition across Europe but water efficiency experts fear the nature of it would limit its adoption on high consumption goods, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association argues that re-inventing the wheel would hinder progress

4 years ago

Ofwat remains steadfast on CMA appeals

As the CMA gathers submissions and evidence for redetermining the business plans of Anglian, Bristol, Northumbrian and Yorkshire Water, Ofwat has firmly defended its position and the final determinations it handed to the companies in December.

4 years ago

Water sector urged to increase natural capital in infrastructure plans

The regulators of the water sector and government have urged the industry to go beyond the goals of PR19 and the Public Interest Commitments to play a bigger role in a green recovery. It came as the secretary of state for the environment signalled a fresh approach to green policy – one which came in for criticism from campaigners for a lack of clarity.

4 years ago

DWI notes compliance improvements but says more work is needed

The Drinking Water Inspectorate has reported steady improvements to water quality compliance tests over the past two years but noted more work is needed.

4 years ago

Ofwat modifies licenses to boost financial resilience

Ofwat has modified the licences of water companies in England and Wales, with the exception of Wessex Water, to limit the amount of money shareholders can be paid if a water company is in financial difficulty. The regulator expressed disappointment that Wessex had not consented to the change and said it would "consider how to proceed".

4 years ago

On the Move: Hafren Dyfrdwy restructures management

4 years ago

Innovation centre of excellence to be ‘catalyst for change’ in water sector

A consortium from across the water sector has set out its vision for a centre of excellence in innovation that it describes as providing “the catalyst for change” to shape the future of water in the UK. The '2050 Water Innovation Strategy' envisages a "virtually integrated innovation centre" serving as a focal point for developing new solutions to sector-wide challenges.

4 years ago

Water’s Worth Saving campaign launched

A new national campaign will run this summer to encourage people to use less water while spending more time at home and in the garden. Water's Worth Saving was launched as part of Waterwise's digital conference

4 years ago

Defra promises to double flood protection investment

4 years ago

Fletcher: No need to act immediately on regulatory adjustments

4 years ago

Utilities lag behind other sectors on customer satisfaction

4 years ago

Greater understanding of CSOs needed

4 years ago

‘Make some noise’ for water efficiency

Anglian chief executive Peter Simpson has called for water - “our most precious resource” -  to be central to the climate change debate, while shadow environment minister Luke Pollard urged the sector to “make more noise” to put it there. Both were speaking on the first day of Waterwise's virtual conference.

4 years ago

Committee calls for government intervention to future-proof water supplies

4 years ago

Met Office explores ‘unusual’ water trends in lockdown

4 years ago

Plugging the 3,170 million litre leak

4 years ago

Water bills fall but affordability remains concern for customers

4 years ago

Susan Davy named CEO at Pennon as Viridor sale completes

Pennon, the parent group of South West and Bournemouth Water, has announced a major restructure following the sale of Viridor. Susan Davy has been named chief executive and Chris Loughlin will leave the business.

4 years ago

Utilities sector unites to support apprentices in post-pandemic world

4 years ago

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