Water news, Oct - Dec 2007

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Ofwat issues competition statement

21 December 2007

Ofwat has said that the current licensing regime for water supply should be reformed, in order to encourage competition.

Ofwat grants price limit increases

18 December 2007

Ofwat has announced that two UK water firms will be allowed to charge their customers more for their services.

Southern Water: Protect pipes in the cold weather

13 December 2007

Utilities firm Southern Water has issued some special seasonal advice to its customers.

CCW issues turkey fat warning

11 December 2007

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) issued a festive warning yesterday - pointing out the threat that turkey fat poured down sinks following Christmas dinner could potentially damage the sewerage system.

Flood victims await report

06 December 2007

The Environment Agency is set to release a report into the flooding experienced in many parts of the UK this summer.

Wessex Water warned by consumer body

04 December 2007

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has issued a call for a water provider to match its profits with improved services.

Water Saving Group 'to continue'

30 November 2007

The government signalled its commitment to improving UK water efficiency yesterday, by announcing that the Water Saving Group (WSG) would keep operating for another year.

Northern Ireland Water faces questions

26 November 2007

New controversy has hit the UK's water industry, with the revelation of apparently extravagant consultancy fees at Northern Ireland Water.

Severn Trent 'faces criminal charges'

23 November 2007

Severn Trent Water is facing criminal prosecution on fraud charges, it emerged yesterday.

Yorkshire Water attacked for flood failures

21 November 2007

Yorkshire Water has been blamed for damage caused to residents' homes during summer floods in the area, a new report has said.

Ofwat demands water provider improvement

19 November 2007

Most water firms have fulfilled industry service requirements over the past year, regulator Ofwat has announced.

Southern Water fined by Ofwat

15 November 2007

Southern Water has been hit with a £20 million fine from regulators Ofwat, due to poor customer service and its misreporting of bills.

Ofwat attacked in House of Lords

13 November 2007

Water watchdog Ofwat has come in for heavy criticism in the House of Lords.

Ofwat: New water provider on the way

05 November 2007

A new water service provider will soon be launched in the UK, following regulator Ofwat's announcement of its consultation on the matter.

Water company complaints on the up

31 October 2007

Written complaints to Britain's water providers rose by 30% last year, according to industry watchdog the Consumer Council for Water (CCW).

Hosepipe bans 'to be stepped up'

23 October 2007

Tough new drought laws are to be brought in to protect the UK's water supply, with more stringent hosepipe bans to be applied.

Ofwat: millions of litres saved a year

18 October 2007

The water industry watchdog has announced significant gains in efficiency, as it releases the latest supply results.

New London scheme 'will keep sewers from flooding'

12 October 2007

Thames Water has announced multi-million sewer upgrades for a busy area of west London to boost flood defences in the city.

SSE Water gets green light

04 October 2007

Ofwat has given its seal of approval to Scottish & Southern Energy's bid to become the first new water and sewerage company since UK utilities were privatised 18 years ago.

Ofwat focuses on summer floods

02 October 2007

Ofwat has announced it is to lead a review into the extensive flooding experienced by many households across the UK this summer.



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