Laundry firm Berendsen has applied to Ofwat for a self-supply licence which would allow it to provide water retail services to its 32 sites, and associated persons.
The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has pledged to “eliminate all avoidable plastic waste” which includes single-use products like wet wipes over the next 25 years.
Following on from last week’s Channel 4 “Fatberg Autopsy: Secrets of the Sewers” alongside its partner Thames Water, Lanes for Drains has launched a campaign to create an army of “Fatberg fighters.”
Ofwat has streamlined the process of applying for a water retail self-supply licence, to make it easier for business customers wishing to take the route.
Yorkshire Water has commissioned engineering, environment and design consultancy, Sweco UK to upgrade its monitoring system across its sewerage network.
Hull council’s flood risk planning manager told Utility Week that she is delighted the city has been selected as one of five locations chosen to develop a global framework to help others prepare for pressure on their water systems.