Water treatment

Welsh Water asks government to ban plastic wet wipes

Welsh Water have called for wet wipes that contain plastic to be included in a government proposal to ban single-use plastics. The move is supported by 84 per cent of customers.

Affinity calls time on chalk stream abstraction

In the midst of public outcry over the health of English rivers, Affinity Water has said it will stop abstracting from chalk streams, with the process to kick off from World Rivers Day (27 September).

Covid-19 bad debts hit water sector ratings

After a ripple of downgrading in the water sector on the back of final determinations earlier this year, companies are further challenged by the financial impacts of Covid-19. Fitch warns there is limited headroom for manoeuvre

SVT commits to biodiversity with Boost campaign

MOSL calls for innovation fund to be inclusive of non-domestic sector

Innovation in the water sector should not overlook the role the non-household suppliers and customers can play. MOSL has urged the sector to include non-household usage, data and the stakeholders as it moves forward with the 2050 Water Innovation Strategy

Natural capital value of SuDS outweighs costs

January will mark two years since sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) became mandatory in Wales - a move which could soon follow in England. Welsh Water’s director of wastewater Steve Wilson tells Utility Week that during that time SuDS have vastly reduced the use of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), increased biodiversity and saved hundreds of properties from flooding.

SVT help water voles return to Shropshire

The health of English rivers has come under fierce public scrutiny in recent months for declining biodiversity but in Shropshire 100 water voles have been reintroduced as part of work by Severn Trent and the EA

No English waterways free from chemical pollution

MPs form APPG on chalk streams

With public concern about waterways growing, two Hertfordshire MPs have formed an all-party group on chalk streams

Fletcher raises ‘serious concerns’ to PAC

Following a scathing government report on the management of water supplies, Ofwat's chief executive has defended its approach to resilience, bills and investment

Water sector needs greater ambition on reducing pollution

Garfield: The environment is our supply chain

Pow challenges water companies to better protect environment

Anglian calls for longer-term resource planning

Thames’ home visits save 117Ml of wastewater reaching rivers

Thames Water has visited thousands of homes to find and fix wrongly connected domestic appliances as part of a programme to reduce the amount of wastewater that re-enters waterways