Ofwat

Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands

Two Environment Agency officers, a man and a woman, both wearing waterproof bib-and-brace dungarees, walk up a shallow, narrow stream in the forest with nets and buckets looking for any fish in need of rescue and removal to safer, deeper waters.

What is the situation in England? The National Drought Group met today (15 July) and a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands. The region joins the north-west and Yorkshire which officially declared drought last month. Dry weather …

Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment works

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grassy bank in front of river

On 18 November 2021, the Environment Agency and Ofwat announced major investigations into potential widespread non-compliance by water and sewerage companies at sewage treatment works. This update sets out what we’re investigating, what has happened since we announced the investigation and more about what flow-to-full treatment is.

Water good day for customers and the environment

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It’s one of those events that affects us all but generally goes unnoticed.  Every 5 years Ofwat, the water industry financial regulator, reviews the investment plans of the water companies.  This affects the water bills we pay; the amount of …