Water news, Oct - Dec 2006

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Anglian Water announces new year water quality works

28 December 2006

Anglian Water has announced that work is to begin on improving the water quality in two villages in Norwich as part of a £1.2 million scheme

Thames Water introduces grease interceptors for some Windsor drains

22 December 2006

Thames Water has teamed up with a number of restaurants, pubs and a hotel in Windsor to prevent the depositing of liquid fat in drains

Five festive tips to stay water wise over Christmas

21 December 2006

With Christmas just around the corner, the Consumer Council for Water (CC Water) has issued five money and water saving tips to help consumers get through the holiday period as economically as possible.

Water efficiency improving, according to Ofwat

15 December 2006

English and Welsh water companies are finally delivering on their promise to become more efficient, according to a new report written by water regulator Ofwat.

CC Water calls for increased value for money

06 December 2006

The Consumer Council for Water has called for water suppliers to prove that their customers are getting value for money after United Utilities announced profits of £282 million following price rises for consumers in the north-west of England.

Waterwise Marque launched to aid consumer efficiency

30 November 2006

Consumer group Waterwise presented its Waterwise Marque this week, a scheme which will highlight water efficient devices in an effort to make it easier for environment conscious consumers to choose the best products

Low income families paying less for water, insists Ofwat

22 November 2006

Water's regulatory body Ofwat, has insisted that lower income families on the metering system are paying less for their water, with 13,000 customers receiving assistance under the Vulnerable Groups Tariff scheme between 2005-6.

Water meters proposed for water-stressed areas

20 November 2006

Under proposals put forward by the government, millions of home owners in "water-stressed" areas could be forced to install water meters in order to cut water usage.

Ofwat warns companies to prepare for another dry winter

17 November 2006

The water regulator Ofwat has issued a warning to water companies that they should expect a dry winter and make the necessary preparations to ensure that this does not impact on water provisions next summer.

Ofwat will penalise poor water companies

13 November 2006

In a recent report assessing the level of service given by water companies, water regulatory body Ofwat has declared that it will impose fines on water companies if they display poor customer service.

Thousands left without water

06 November 2006

A problem with the pumps that draw water from Loch Ashey and Loch Duntelchaig into the Inverness Water Treatment Works has left thousands of Scottish homes without water today.

Ofwat promises to set price limits

02 November 2006

Yesterday saw water regulators Ofwat laying out its future plans for water regulation, including a statement that it would need to set price limits for the next five years.

UK water to be better protected from pollution

30 October 2006

The European Council and Parliament's agreement on groundwater protection has led to a new directive, announced recently by environment minister, Ian Pearson. The Groundwater Directive is predicted to strike the right balance between concerns and practical considerations by adopting a risk-based approach.

CC for Water Wessex says check your bills

23 October 2006

The Consumer Council (CC) for Water Wessex has issued guidance for consumers who want to avoid any nasty surprises in their water bill.

Scottish Water gets WIC backing

20 October 2006

The Water Industry Commission (WIC) has granted its qualified backing to troubled Scottish Water, it was announced this week.

Yorkshire Water creates bog for school

19 October 2006

Yorkshire Water is assisting a Hull primary school in its quest to create a bog.

Unpaid water bills top £900m

18 October 2006

Britons owe more than £900 million in unpaid water bills, the industry regulator has announced.

Thames Water "sold" for £8b

17 October 2006

Thames Water has been sold to Australian consortium Macquarie Bank in an £8 billion deal.

Water companies should "recycle sewage"

17 October 2006

Water companies should recycle sewage to meet increased demand for water, a report has claimed.

Osprey bid backed by AWG

10 October 2006

The East Anglian water firm AWG will back the latest consortium bid from Osprey that has been valued at £2.25 billion.



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