Regulation and Legislation
A new data platform to share environmental information and effective ways of addressing the impact of proposed infrastructure projects will enable stronger protection for natural habitats and speed up schemes crucial to the net zero transition, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission.
Ofwat has told the water companies that they have more to do on developing their long-term delivery strategies - at PR24, Ofwat expects companies to develop their five-year business plan in the context of a clear 25-year strategy.
The Government has said that once legislation is in place for forthcoming measures in the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill for the upgrade of wastewater treatment works in catchments of Habitats Sites affected by nutrient pollution and development, “decision-makers can be confident the upgrades will be in place by 2030.”
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has published the findings from an investigation into the presence of perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS) in drinking water supplies in Cambridgeshire.
Water Minister Rebecca Pow has announced.that four swimming spots in England are being designated as bathing waters ahead of the warmer months and will soon benefit from regular water quality monitoring.
- Ofwat appoints Chris Walters as Senior Director for 2024 Price Review
- Government says new Plan for Water will deliver more investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies
- Environment Agency warns regulation is not yet ready for changing climate with “more and worse environmental incidents”
- Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey to announce possibility of unlimited penalties for water companies
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