Water UK calls for overhaul of self-monitoring regime amid trust concerns - Water Magazine Water UK is urging a rethink of the current operator self-monitoring (OSM) system, arguing that the framework has outlived its usefulness.

Water UK calls for overhaul of self-monitoring regime amid trust concerns...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/04/16/w...

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UK government urges sector-wide collaboration to deliver water reform during opening keynote speech - Water Magazine Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London.

UK government urges sector-wide collaboration to deliver water reform during opening keynote speech...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/02/25/u...

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Lord Sikka describes water companies as "criminal organisations" as government defends long payment plans for fines - Water Magazine In a robust exchange in the House of Lords on Thursday 29 January, government ministers faced probing questions from peers over the enforcement and collection of fines levied on England’s privatised w...

Lord Sikka describes water companies as “criminal organisations” as government defends long payment plans for fines...

Full story here:

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/01/30/l...

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Severn Trent Plc announces James Jesic as next CEO, as Liv Garfield steps down - Water Magazine Liv Garfield is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent, to be succeeded by James Jesic.

Severn Trent Plc has announced that Liv Garfield is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent.

James Jesic has been selected to succeed her.

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/20/s...

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water on track to invest c.£665m in 2025/26 as part of largest-ever capital investment programme - Water Magazine Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water says it is on track to invest c.£665m in 2025/26 as part of its largest-ever capital investment programme of over £4bn

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water says it is on track to invest c.£665m in 2025/26 as part of its largest-ever capital investment programme of over £4bn for the 5 years up to March 2030 (AMP8).

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/20/d...

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Castle Water submits enhanced bid for Thames Water with job creation pledge - Water Magazine Castle Water submits improved proposal to acquire Thames Water, including additional £1 bn in funding & commitment to create 2,000 new jobs.

Castle Water has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Thames Water, including an additional £1 billion in funding and a commitment to create up to 2,000 new jobs...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/18/c...

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Guernsey Water to invest nearly £130 million between now and 2037 - Water Magazine Guernsey Water says it plans to invest nearly £130 million between now and 2037 to renew and improve critical infrastructure.

Guernsey Water says it plans to invest nearly £130 million between now and 2037 to renew and improve critical infrastructure...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/17/g...

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Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workforce - Water Magazine Water industry to benefit from new group created by government to ensure it has the skilled workforce needed to deliver investment and reform.

BREAKING :

Water industry is set to benefit from a new group created by government to ensure it has the skilled workforce it needs to deliver record levels of investment and reform...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/13/g...

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Southern Water issues formal apology after major biobead spill at East Sussex coast - Water Magazine Southern Water issues apology for large-scale spill of plastic “bio-beads” along the East Sussex coastline, including Camber Sands.

Southern Water issues formal apology after major biobead spill at East Sussex coast...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/11/s...

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Thames Water seeks consent to extend liquidity facility drawdown deadline - Water Magazine Thames Water Utilities Limited has drawn £872 million of its £1.5 billion super senior liquidity facility but seeks approval for more.

Thames Water seeks consent to extend liquidity facility drawdown deadline...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/11/t...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #thameswater #water #finance #investment

Ofwat invites water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement allowances to support investment linked to demand growth - Water Magazine Ofwat has invited water companies to submit proposals for additional investment linked to demand growth, signalling a new mechanism to help the sector support economic development and new housing acro...

Ofwat invites water companies to submit proposals for additional enhancement allowances to support investment linked to demand growth...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/10/o...

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Hafren Dyfrdwy maintains strong environmental record in latest NRW assessment - Water Magazine Hafren Dyfrdwy recognised for maintaining strong environmental performance in Natural Resources Wales’ latest environmental assessment.

Hafren Dyfrdwy maintains strong environmental record in latest NRW assessment...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/05/h...

#wales #waterindustry #wastewaterindustry

River Action takes Ofwat to High Court, accusing regulator of letting customers ‘pay twice’ for same improvements - Water Magazine Environmental charity River Action has taken Ofwat to the High Court today, arguing that the economic water regulator acted unlawfully.

River Action takes Ofwat to High Court, accusing regulator of letting customers ‘pay twice’ for same improvements...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/04/r...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry

SplashCast Episode 10: A newscast for water & wastewater industry professionals

This week's news packed up into a 5 minute newscast - watch or listen over a cuppa...

youtu.be/xeWDdIeoxw0?... via @YouTube

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Ofwat launches consultation on changes to key environmental performance measures - Water Magazine Ofwat has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to three key environmental performance commitments for water companies.

Ofwat launches consultation on changes to key environmental performance measures..

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/31/o...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #pr24 #ofwat #watertreatment #wastewatertreatment

What does the UK Government's refreshed Carbon Budget & Growth Delivery Plan mean for the water and wastewater sector? - Water Magazine Water Magazine's summary of the UK's Carbon Budget & Growth Delivery Plan, assessing what water and wastewater stakeholders should know.

What does the UK Government’s refreshed Carbon Budget & Growth Delivery Plan mean for the water and wastewater sector?

Read Water Magazine’s summary of yesterday’s publications here...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/30/w...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #methane #carbon #emissions

Environment Agency faces scrutiny over water sector oversight in EFRA Committee session - Water Magazine EA under the parliamentary spotlight as MPs from the EFRA Committee questioned its approach to regulating England’s water and wastewater sector.

The EA was under the parliamentary spotlight yesterday as MPs from the EFRA Committee questioned its approach to regulating England’s water and wastewater sector...

Read our summary here:
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/29/e...

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SplashCast Special Report : Environment Agency’s latest EPA report reveals lowest ratings since 2011

youtu.be/5sbDcUyqNhM?... via @YouTube

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Environment Agency continues to call for urgent action as water company performance declines - Water Magazine Water companies in England achieve only 19 stars out of 36, the lowest since the EA's Environmental Performance Assessment began in 2011.

The Environment Agency has called on water companies to urgently improve their performance as the latest Environmental Performance Assessment for 2024 reveals the lowest ratings since the process began in 2011.

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/24/e...

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Mixed performance among UK water companies revealed in latest Ofwat report - Water Magazine Ofwat's latest Water Company Performance Report highlights a mixed picture of progress and ongoing challenges across England and Wales.

Mixed performance among UK water companies revealed in latest Ofwat report...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/23/m...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #waterindustrynews #wastewaterindustrynews #ofwat #watercompany #watercompanyperformance

Government considers tougher, faster fines for polluting water companies - Water Magazine Water companies that commit environmental offences could soon face quicker and tougher penalties under new measures being considered.

BREAKING

Government considers tougher, faster fines for polluting water companies...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/22/g...

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Uisce Éireann granted planning permission for €49 million upgrade to Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant - Water Magazine Uisce Éireann granted planning permission for €49 million upgrade to the Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Uisce Éireann granted planning permission for €49 million upgrade to Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/17/u...

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Thames Water creditors submit last-ditch rescue plan to avoid collapse - Water Magazine Thames Water’s senior creditors submit a revised rescue plan to Ofwat as the company continues to face significant financial pressures.

Thames Water’s senior creditors have submitted a revised rescue plan to Ofwat as the company continues to face significant financial pressures.

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/t...

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Jersey Water unveils five year strategy - Water Magazine Jersey Water publishes strategy for next 5 years, setting out plans to address future water shortages and protect the Island’s water supply.

Jersey Water has published its strategy for the next five years, in which it sets out plans to address future water shortages and protect the Island’s water supply...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/02/j...

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BRAND NEW water and wastewater industry handbook published by Water Magazine is OUT NOW...

WATER AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRY HANDBOOK 2025/2026

Read it free of charge via www.watermagazine.co.uk

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DAERA launches consultation on new Fisheries and Water Environment Bill - Water Magazine DAERA has launched a public consultation on policy proposals in relation to the protection of Northern Ireland’s water environment.

DAERA launches consultation on new Fisheries and Water Environment Bill...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/09/19/d...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry #northernireland #waterenvironment #watermagazine

GMB Union says Welsh Water job cuts are 'cold-hearted shambles' - Water Magazine The GMB Union has responded to Welsh Water's plan to cut 500 jobs as part of its transformation programme over the next 18-24 months.

GMB Union says Welsh Water job cuts are ‘cold-hearted shambles’...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/09/15/g...

#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry

MPs announce evidence session on water sector reform to take place tomorrow at the Houses of Parliament - Water Magazine Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee announces evidence session on water sector reform is to take place at the Houses of Parliament.

MPs announce evidence session on water sector reform to take place tomorrow at the Houses of Parliament...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/m...

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Government to carry out urgent review of £1.3m payment to Yorkshire Water CEO - Water Magazine The UK government has asked Ofwat to carry out an urgent review regarding a £1.3m payment to Yorkshire Water's CEO, Nicola Shaw.

The UK government has asked Ofwat to carry out an urgent review regarding a £1.3m payment to Yorkshire Water’s CEO, Nicola Shaw...

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/09/08/g...

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Interim leadership team starts at Ofwat - Water Magazine Ofwat has welcomed Chris Walters as its new interim Chief Executive and Helen Campbell as the new interim Executive Director, Delivery.

Interim leadership team starts at Ofwat

This week Ofwat has welcomed Chris Walters as its new interim Chief Executive and Helen Campbell as the new interim Executive Director, Delivery.

www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/09/02/i...

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