EFRA Committee Chair concerned about Thames Water bosses commitment to transparency and accountability after evidence session
Following this morning's evidence session with Thames Water bosses, Alistair Carmichael has expressed concern about the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability to its...
Dame Glenys Stacey to step down as Chair of the OEP
Dame Glenys Stacey has announced that she will not be seeking reappointment as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection when her term ends...
Water professionals encouraged “to be the agents for change” at British Water’s 2025 Spring Reception
Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”. That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by...
New report lifts lid on workplace culture in the utilities sector
A new research based report launched in May reveals a complex picture of the current state of leadership and culture in the utilities...
The Chief Scientist’s Group says we need to change the way we think about the value and benefits of clean and plentiful water
In the Chief Scientist's Annual Review 2024, the Chief Scientist's Group has said we need to change the way we think about the value...
New trade association unveiled for the property flood resilience sector
A new trade body has been formed to represent and professionalise the rapidly growing property flood resilience (PFR) industry.
The International Property Flood Resilience Association...
Half of Scotland’s river catchments now at Alert for water scarcity, as SEPA asks the public to share images to help assess conditions
Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status.
The latest water situation report, published on...
Ofwat responds to the Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence
Ofwat has responded to the Call for Evidence issued in February by the Independent Commission on the Water Sector Regulatory System.
In its official...
New independent Customer Scrutiny Committee established to hold Southern Water to account
A new independent Customer Scrutiny Committee has been set up to challenge Southern Water on its customer and community-impacting decisions.
The initiative comes as part...
Reappointment of Committee members to the Climate Change Committee
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Ed Milliband MP, along with relevant Ministers in the Scottish Government,...
Ruth Devine MBE becomes ECA President
Ruth Devine MBE has become the 112th President at ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association). She is the second female President in ECA’s 124-year history, after Diane...
Thames Water executives to be questioned by MPs
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) will quiz the CEO, CFO and Chair of Thames Water in a public hearing of the...
SEPA serves penalties to farmers for unauthorised river engineering
Scotland’s environmental regulator is urging land managers to ensure practices are in line with environmental regulations after serving two £600 civil penalties to farmers...
EPA says high standards achieved for bathing water quality in Ireland, but challenges remain during heavy rainfall
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2024 which shows that water quality at...
Ofwat launches consultation on proposed modifications to Conditions B, N and T of Thames Water’s licence
Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposed modifications to Conditions B, N and T of Thames Water's licence.
The water regulator says the modifications it...
New Chair appointed to the Board of Environmental Standards Scotland
The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in the Scottish Government, Gillian Martin MSP, has announced the appointment of Dr Richard Dixon as...
Ofwat says water companies need to do better at sorting out customers’ complaints about bills – starting with better communications
Ofwat says that water companies must improve how they handle customer complaints about billing, with clearer and more effective communication being a crucial first...
Water Industry Commission for Scotland responds to Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence, offering a Scottish perspective on economic regulation
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has responded to the Independent Water Commission’s call for evidence, offering a Scottish perspective on economic regulation.
While...
Information Commissioner’s Office tells water companies that transparency must be the default position
The Information Commissioner’s Office has told water companies that transparency must be the default position when it comes to information under the Environmental Information...
Lords nitrogen inquiry to hear from Environment Agency and Ofwat
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is continuing its inquiry into the efficient use and management of reactive nitrogen in water...
SEPA warns of increasing water scarcity risk as the east coast of Scotland moves to Alert
The latest water situation, published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on 1 May 2025, shows the water scarcity level across the east...
SEPA’s first Water Scarcity Report for summer 2025 shows alerts for parts of northern Scotland
The first Water Scarcity Report of 2025 published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency already identifies two regions at “Alert” level for potential shortages,...
Unauthorised discharges and odours drive enforcement at EPA priority sites in 2024
Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its Industrial and Waste Licence Enforcement Summary 2024. The report details EPA enforcement activities across industrial and...
Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades announces new approach to its annual conference
As the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it has announced a new approach to its annual conference, which...
Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison
Water company bosses could face up to two years in prison due to new powers in force today, Friday 25 April 2025.
The new powers,...
Regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector, says the National Audit Office
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and water regulators have failed to drive necessary investment for the sector in the past...
Water UK calls for major reform in submission to Independent Water Commission
Water UK, the trade association representing all of the water and wastewater companies across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is calling for major reform...
The Big River Watch begins today, with The Rivers Trust hoping it will be the UK and Ireland’s biggest ever mass participation survey of...
The Big River Watch has returned today, as members of the public are once again invited to participate in the citizen science survey dedicated...
Social Market Foundation launches new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water companies”
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), sponsored by the Independent Networks Association, has launched a new report, “Piping Up: Unlocking the potential of independent water...
The Rivers Trust calls for a radical change in approach to water monitoring
The Rivers Trust is calling for a radical change in approach to water monitoring, especially using citizen science data alongside other regulated and academic...
Two-day strike at Scottish Water in pay row starts today
Workers at Scottish Water will be on strike for two days this week in a dispute over pay.
Staff will take strike action on Tuesday...
Second reading of the Chalk Steams (Protection) Bill to take place in Parliament this week
The second reading of the Chalk Streams (Protection) Bill, which will give chalk streams an enhanced status to protect them from pollution and environmental...
Europump Annual Meeting & General Assembly set for Prague this May
Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, has announced a series of insightful keynote presentations from distinguished speakers at its upcoming Annual Meeting and...
Institution of Civil Engineers launches ICE Futures: a story-led, interactive careers website
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched ICE Futures, an educational careers website designed to inform and inspire students, helping them understand what...
Environment Agency proposes new water industry enforcement levy
The Environment Agency is seeking views on a proposed new levy on certain water discharge activities carried out by water companies, designed to fully...
New Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee named, as three board members reappointed
A series of appointments and reappointments have been made to the Board of the Environment Agency.
Jon Watts has been appointed as a Non-Executive Board...
Northern Ireland Environment Agency launches 8-week call for evidence to improve knowledge base on impacts on the water environment
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched an 8-week Call for Evidence to improve the knowledge base on impacts on the water environment...
Water industry performance not good enough, says EA’s Jo Nettleton in first ever Chief Regulator’s report
In the Environment Agency's first ever Chief Regulator’s report, Dr Jo Nettleton, who was appointed to the Chief Regulator role in April 2024, has...
Mineral Products Association calls on NISTA to boost delivery on infrastructure strategy
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has urged the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) and HM Treasury to seize the moment to...
Act4water launches global standard for water compensation
As global freshwater availability faces challenges, sustainability experts have joined forces with the aim of protecting water resources and to enable organisations to address...
Calls for a social tariff to end ‘postcode lottery’, as water bills rise
The body representing independent water networks has called on the Government and water regulator, Ofwat, to introduce a single social tariff for water bills...
CMA requests six month extension to redetermine price reviews for five water companies
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has requested an extension of six months to the process that will see it redetermine the price reviews...
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