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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

Build Back Better: 15 key questions for Anglian’s Peter Simpson

The road map for water companies to reach net zero by 2030, bringing forward spending from AMP8, and the big ask from government - these were just some of the themes on the agenda when Denise Chevin caught up with Anglian Water's chief executive.

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

Northumbrian invests in second gas-to-grid plant

Northumbrian has invested £9.5 million in harnessing biomethane from the wastewater treatment process that will cut energy bills for the company and, once returned to National Grid, will power up to 5,000 homes

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

Water efficiency pleas must be tailored to specific customers

4 years ago

United Utilities launches innovation accelerator

4 years ago

Water sector underperforms but gains trust

4 years ago

‘Pop-up rainforests’ grown to reduce carbon and flooding

Yorkshire is working with farmers to improve soil quality and reduce flooding by planting cover crops in between routine grows. The 'pop up rainforests' capture CO2 and the improved soil means less input is required by farmers so fewer chemicals are leached into waterways

4 years ago

Yorkshire tenders to switch to solar power

4 years ago