Regulator fines South East Water £22.5m Change The regulator fined South East Water £22.5m for repeated supply failures that affected more than 280,000 people over three years. Why it matters The regulator issued a £22.5m fine to South East Water for repeated supply failures affecting more than 280,000 customers over three years. South West Water pleaded guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption. Ofwat imposed a £104m penalty on Thames Water in June 2024 for routine raw sewage discharges. The regulator found that almost 70% of Thames Water’s treatment plants had operational problems and concluded the company had failed to manage its wastewater networks effectively. The Guardian · Mar 13 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
BWSSB opens wastewater treatment plants to start-ups Change The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board opened its wastewater treatment plants to start-ups developing advanced water recycling technologies. Why it matters Start-ups are permitted to install advanced purification systems inside functioning BWSSB wastewater treatment plants. Boson Whitewater received approval to operate within the Kadubeesanahalli Wastewater Treatment Plant as the first project. Approved companies install and fund their own purification equipment. BWSSB provides access to raw wastewater and assists in linking treated-water output to potential buyers. The Hindu · Nov 24 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link