Water companies face biggest overhaul in a generation as new regulator unveiled

Government looks to quell public anger with new water regulator

No-notice inspections, regular MOT-style checks, a chief engineer.

Water companies face biggest overhaul in a generation as new regulator unveiled

A chief engineer will also sit inside the new water regulator for the first time in two decades

Water Company Fines Fund £29m Cleanup of UK Rivers and Seas

For many Nigerians and other diaspora families living in the UK, clean rivers, lakes and seas are not just environmental issues, they are part of daily life. From neighbourhood parks and riverside walks to coastal towns and family holidays, the quality of Britain’s waterways affects health, wellbeing and the places people call home. Now, money taken from water companies that broke environmental rules is being redirected back into restoring those…

Government sets vision for reformed water sector with chief engineer within new regulator

The government has set out what it describes as a “once‑in‑a‑generation” overhaul of England’s water sector, proposing tighter regulation, earlier intervention on failing infrastructure and measures to reduce pollution and household bills. The post Government sets vision for reformed water sector with chief engineer within new regulator appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Government unveils “biggest overhaul to water in a generation” - Bathroom Association

The Government has set out what it calls a “once-in-a-generation” overhaul of the water system, including a move to a new single regulator with stronger powers, tighter oversight of water company performance, and a sharper focus on prevention and long-term planning. The Water White Paper aims to achieve reforms that reduce disruption to households, improve environmental outcomes, and create clearer accountability for water companies, while also …

UK government unveils biggest overhaul of water sector in a generation - Water Magazine

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January) by the UK government, with the publication of the much anticipated Water White Paper.  The policy paper, ‘A new vision for water’ sets out clear powers for the new regulator, delivering tougher oversight and stronger accountability for water companies. For the first time in two decades, a Chief Engineer will sit inside the new single water r…