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Regulators urge water firms to react more rapidly

A year after writing to water companies urging them to collaborate to build resilience, the regulators jointly write again setting out expectations and reflecting on achievements of the past 12 months.

5 years ago

Severn Trent appoints new chair

The company's new chair previously headed up Capgemini and was a non-executive director of Ladbrokes Coral Group.

5 years ago

Thames shifts 40-tonne fatberg in last week of Unblocktober

The past month has drawn the nation's attention to the havoc wreaked by putting non-flushables down the drain. Thames has shifted a 40-tonne fatberg, while Northumbrian has cleared mobile phones, dentures and a python from its pipes.

5 years ago

Support for water customers may require ‘radical rethink’

5 years ago

Drop in customer satisfaction with water companies

5 years ago

Tony Smith to retire from CCWater

5 years ago

Transformation without the disruption

5 years ago

Drought permit warning despite downpours

5 years ago

Water sector reflects on lessons learnt after Beast from the East

5 years ago

Put social purpose at the heart of business, urges Fletcher

5 years ago

ASA makes landmark ruling over ‘flushable’ Andrex wet wipes claims

The advertising regulator has upheld a complaint against the way Andrex presented information about whether its Washlets could safely be put down the toilet.

5 years ago

Environment Bill to extend regulatory powers

The policy will extend Ofwat and the Environment Agency's controls to alter water companies’ licences as well as abstraction permissions.

5 years ago

Securing the future of water

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Yorkshire Water awards £1bn AMP7 frameworks

The contracts awarded follow a 12-month procurement process. The investment will cover new build and refurbishment works for all mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation assets (MEICA).

5 years ago

Southern agrees new commitments as £126m penalty is confirmed

As part of its £126m settlement for failures in operating sewage treatment sites and misreporting its performance, Southern has agreed to repay former customers who no longer live within its area. It has also agreed bonuses linked to wastewater compliance will not be paid when the company fails to meet its relevant performance commitments.

5 years ago

Yorkshire and Scottish Water make environmental pledges

Yorkshire Water has become the first UK water company to sign up to the Natural Capital Commitment. Meanwhile, Scottish Water has highlighted the work it has been doing to help reduce water and energy usage, at the start of Scotland’s Climate Week.

5 years ago

Contract awarded for first reservoir in 30 years

5 years ago

Not listening to customers on PR19 would be a failure

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It’s time to be as aware of wasting water as we are of smoking

5 years ago

Breaking Ground: EDF partners with Gresham House; Scottish Water flooding investment and more projects

Utility Week examines a selection of the projects announced over the past week, including Scottish Water's £5 million investment in tackling flooding, UK Power Networks' LoadShare trial and EDF Energy announcing an asset optimisation deal with infrastructure investor Gresham House.

5 years ago