Water Magazine

05/09/2024

BREAKING: Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade.

Full breakdown of the Water (Special Measures) Bill here...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/09/05/landmark-legislation-to-crack-down-on-bosses-for-polluting-water/

Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade.

02/09/2024

Ofwat launches consultation on change of ownership for Portsmouth Water Limited and Leep Networks (Water) Ltd

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/09/02/ofwat-launches-consultation-on-change-of-ownership-for-portsmouth-water-limited-and-leep-networks-water-ltd

Ofwat Portsmouth Water Vontobel

Ofwat launches consultation on change of ownership affecting two regulated companies, Portsmouth Water Limited and Leep Networks (Water) Ltd.

29/08/2024

Water companies urge Ofwat to reconsider investment cut:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/29/water-companies-urge-ofwat-to-reconsider-investment-cut/

Water UK

27/08/2024

The September edition of Water Magazine is out now...

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https://www.watermagazine.co.uk

23/08/2024

BREAKING NEWS:

Ofwat confirms actions for Thames Water following investment credit rating downgrade...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/23/ofwat-confirms-actions-for-thames-water-following-investment-credit-rating-downgrade/

Ofwat confirms implementation of commitments from Thames Water to remedy its licence breach in losing its investment grade credit ratings.

20/08/2024

BREAKING:

Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of majority stake in Adler & Allan

Full report here...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/20/goldman-sachs-alternatives-completes-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-adler-allan/

Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Adler & Allan.

19/08/2024

Southern Water awards new Capital Delivery Frameworks to eight companies:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/19/southern-water-awards-new-capital-delivery-frameworks-to-eight-companies-as-work-steps-up-ahead-of-2025-30-spending-period/

Southern Water

Southern Water has awarded contracts to eight companies across two new Capital Delivery Frameworks in preparation for AMP8.

16/08/2024

Glasgow schoolchildren help Scottish Water launch generation h2o education programme at Loch Katrine:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/16/glasgow-schoolchildren-help-scottish-water-launch-generation-h2o-education-programme-at-loch-katrine/

Scottish Water

schoolchildren from Glasgow have helped Scottish Water launch a nationwide education programme to encourage young people to protect Scotland’s water.

14/08/2024

How does extreme weather affect our , and how can we mitigate these impacts?

Phil Clisham, Specialist adviser to the Institution of Civil Engineers on water and sanitation, has some answers...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/14/how-does-extreme-weather-affect-our-water-infrastructure-and-how-can-we-mitigate-these-impacts/

Phil Clisham, Specialist adviser to the Institution of Civil Engineers, examines the implications of climate change on water infrastructure.

12/08/2024

Pump Supplies Ltd acquires UK market leader in wastewater pumping stations

Full story here...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/12/pump-supplies-acquires-uk-market-leader-in-wastewater-pumping-stations/

Pump Supplies, supported by its parent company Vestum AB, has announced the acquisition of all shares in PDAS Holdings Ltd.

06/08/2024

BREAKING:

Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water face £168 million penalty following sewage investigation...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/06/thames-yorkshire-and-northumbrian-water-face-168-million-penalty-following-sewage-investigation/

Ofwat

01/08/2024

More trouble for Thames Water as S&P downgrades their Class A and B debt...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/08/01/more-trouble-for-thames-water-as-sp-downgrades-their-class-a-and-b-debt/

31/07/2024

Government announces rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/31/government-launches-rapid-review-to-meet-environment-act-targets/

The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of 2024.

29/07/2024

The August edition of Water Magazine is out now...

Read it for free by visiting:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/

26/07/2024

Thames Water responds to Moody’s Ratings downgrade, but Moody’s says the outlook ‘remains negative’...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/26/thames-water-responds-to-moodys-ratings-downgrade-but-moodys-say-the-outlook-remains-negative/

25/07/2024

Following the Environment Agency publication of its annual EPA report, Water Minister Emma Hardy has said she will meet with the bosses of the five water companies that received a 2-star rating...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/25/water-minister-emma-hardy-to-meet-with-bosses-of-the-five-water-companies-that-received-a-2-star-rating-in-the-epa-report

Water Minister Emma Hardy has said she will meet with the bosses of the five water companies that received a 2-star rating in the EA's EPA.

24/07/2024

“Simply not good enough” says EA Chair Alan Lovell, after 2023 environmental performance report shows lack of improvement:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/24/simply-not-good-enough-says-ea-chair-alan-lovell-after-2023-environmental-performance-report-shows-lack-of-improvement/

Environment Agency

Environment Agency publishes annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023.

18/07/2024

In his second ever King’s Speech, King Charles III marked the opening of Parliament on 17th July by setting out a legislative programme that includes increased water industry legislation:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/18/king-charles-iii-marks-the-opening-of-parliament-with-a-legislative-programme-that-includes-increased-water-industry-legislation/

King Charles III marked the opening of Parliament with a comprehensive legislative programme including increased water industry legislation.

16/07/2024

BREAKING:

Ofwat adds four more water companies to its ongoing wastewater treatment investigation...

Ofwat adds four more water and wastewater companies to its investigation into how companies manage wastewater treatment works and networks.

12/07/2024

Water bosses sign up to the Government’s initial package of reforms:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/12/water-bosses-sign-up-to-the-governments-initial-package-of-reforms/

Steve Reed gets water bosses to sign up to the Government’s initial package of reforms towards ending the crisis in the water sector.

11/07/2024

BREAKING:

Ofwat approves £88 billion upgrade as part of PR24, with average bill increase of £19 per year

Full story here:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/11/ofwat-sets-out-record-88-billion-upgrade-as-part-of-the-2024-price-review

Ofwat has today proposed allowing a spending package of £88bn by water companies, with an average £19 per year bill increase.

10/07/2024

Experts at Confused.com have analysed the course options for across UK . The data shows which universities are positioning themselves at the forefront of shaping a sustainable future...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/10/universities-in-the-uk-offering-a-growing-number-of-sustainability-degrees

As the world grapples with environmental challenges, UK universities are stepping up by offering a growing number of sustainability degrees.

09/07/2024

IEMA warns against watering down oversight and environmental protections in the planning system, following new Chancellor’s speech

The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment has warned against watering down oversight and environmental protections in the planning system.

09/07/2024

OEP to investigate DAERA over alleged failure to comply with environmental law by not adopting its first Environmental Improvement Plan.

Full story here...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/09/oep-investigates-department-for-agriculture-environment-and-rural-affairs-over-failure-to-publish-environmental-improvement-plan/

08/07/2024

Steve Reed announced as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

Sir Keir Starmer has announced the appointment of Steve Reed to the post of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

05/07/2024

What change can we expect to see for the UK water industry as the new Labour government takes charge?

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/05/what-will-the-new-labour-governments-plans-mean-for-the-water-industry

What change can we expect to see for the UK water industry, as the new Labour government forms under Sir Keir Starmer.

04/07/2024

Southern Water to play its part in groundbreaking project to tackle phosphorus pollution:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/04/southern-water-to-play-its-part-in-groundbreaking-project-to-tackle-phosphorus-pollution

Southern Water

Southern Water, scientists and other water companies are joining forces to find new ways to tackle phosphorus pollution.

03/07/2024

New survey reveals significant green skills gap, with 58% of respondents feeling UK businesses are unprepared for the transition to a sustainable future...

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/03/green-skills-gap-threatens-uks-sustainability-goals/

New survey reveals significant green skills gap. 58% of respondents feel UK businesses are unprepared for transition to sustainable future.

03/07/2024

Water companies could face raft of legal challenges after landmark sewage ruling...

A landmark Supreme Court judgment this week could pave the way for cleaner rivers, waterways and seas as new legal avenues open up to sue water companies for dumping sewage.

Full story here:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/07/03/water-companies-could-face-raft-of-legal-challenges-after-landmark-sewage-ruling/

Good Law Project

A landmark Supreme Court judgment this week could open new legal avenues to sue water companies for dumping sewage.

01/07/2024

The July edition of Water Magazine is out now...

Read it for free by visiting:

https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/