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NT 04/12: Albion Water applies for a variation to its appointment to include Whittingham, Preston
27/Jan/2012 (HTML - 409 Bytes)IN 12/01: Regulatory accounts reporting requirements for 2011-12 and onwards
26/Jan/2012 (PDF - 109 KBytes)NT 03/12: Independent Water Networks Limited applies for a variation to its appointment to include Oakham North, Leicestershire
23/Jan/2012 (HTML - 451 Bytes)Outcomes, risk, cost assessment and totex approach workshop 13 January 2012
16/Jan/2012 (PDF - 748 KBytes)Future price limits water only companies framework seminar 12 January 2012
16/Jan/2012 (PDF - 513 KBytes)Market Reform Finance Modelling Group – meeting held 29 November 2011
13/Jan/2012 (PDF - 102 KBytes)NT 02/12: SSE Water applies for a variation to its appointment to include Tideway Wharf
6/Jan/2012 (HTML - 396 Bytes)NT 01/12: SSE Water applies for a variation to its appointment to include Marine Wharf
6/Jan/2012 (HTML - 405 Bytes)IB 17/11 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at Brewery Square
22/Dec/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, section 13 proposals by Ofwat to modify the conditions of appointment of all water only and water and sewerage companies
21/Dec/2011 (PDF - 329 KBytes)Veolia Water UK’s proposal to unify the management and Instrument of Appointment of its three UK regulated water subsidiaries
20/Dec/2011 (PDF - 160 KBytes)IB 16/11 Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Abbotswood, Romsey
20/Dec/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13(1) Modification of the Conditions of Appointment of Cambridge Water plc
19/Dec/2011 (PDF - 161 KBytes)The completed acquisition of Bristol Water plc by Capstone Infrastructure Corporation
13/Dec/2011 (PDF - 214 KBytes)PN 05/11: Ofwat investigates Anglian’s pricing to ‘Fairfields’ development in Milton Keynes
9/Dec/2011 (HTML - 5 KBytes)Ofwat publishes independent report on sewerage planning and drainage area plans
8/Dec/2011 (HTML - 4 KBytes)Ofwat’s review of the evidence base for retail competition and separation
8/Dec/2011 (PDF - 469 KBytes)The case for change – reforming water abstraction management in England
7/Dec/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)NT07/11: SSE Water applies for a variation to its appointment to include Brewery Square, Dorchester
25/Nov/2011 (HTML - 450 Bytes)Understanding Ofwat - a glossary of the most commonly-used Ofwat terms
25/Nov/2011 (PDF - 698 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the BIS consultation on institutional changes for provision of consumer information, advice, education, advocacy and enforcement
14/Nov/2011 (PDF - 165 KBytes)The completed acquisition of Northumbrian Water Group Plc by UK Water (2011) Limited
11/Nov/2011 (PDF - 172 KBytes)Market Reform Finance Modelling Group – meeting held 27 September 2011
2/Nov/2011 (PDF - 129 KBytes)IN 11/06: Review of Ofwat and consumer representation in the water sector
2/Nov/2011 (PDF - 75 KBytes)WIA91 section 40a final determination for the bulk supply of water: Dŵr Cymru to Albion Water for Shotton Paper Mill
1/Nov/2011 (PDF - 857 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13 Proposals by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify the Conditions of Appointment (Licence) of Cambridge Water plc as a water undertaker
28/Oct/2011 (PDF - 124 KBytes)IN1105 Interest rates relating to charges for new connections and relocation of mains and sewers
17/Oct/2011 (PDF - 65 KBytes)Exploring the costs and benefits of faster, more systematic water metering in England and Wales
17/Oct/2011 (PDF - 436 KBytes)IB 15/11 Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Kennet Island Phase 7, Reading
12/Oct/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Regulatory compliance – a proportionate and targeted approach: A consultation
5/Oct/2011 (PDF - 521 KBytes)From catchment to customer – can upstream catchment management deliver a better deal for water customers and the environment?
3/Oct/2011 (HTML - 6 KBytes)Changing the approval process for water and sewerage charges in England and Wales for 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 – a consultation
8/Sep/2011 (PDF - 554 KBytes)Section 106 determination: Bloor Homes (Wilmslow) Ltd v Dŵr Cymru (Welsh Water)
8/Sep/2011 (PDF - 172 KBytes)Ofwat publishes independent report into vertical integration, and economies of scale and scope
7/Sep/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IB 13/11 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of sewerage services suppliers at Abbotswood, Romsey
26/Aug/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Involving customers in decisions about water and sewerage services: Summary of consultation responses
22/Aug/2011 (PDF - 159 KBytes)IB 12/11 Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Farndon Road, Market Harborough
19/Aug/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Farndon Road, Market Harborough: SSE Water, Severn Trent Water and Anglian Water
18/Aug/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Involving customers in price setting – Ofwat’s customer engagement policy statement
11/Aug/2011 (PDF - 550 KBytes)IB 11/11 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at Kennet Island Phase 7
9/Aug/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Ofwat’s guidance on appeals concerning the transfer of private sewers, lateral drains and pumping stations in England and Wales
3/Aug/2011 (PDF - 264 KBytes)Decision notice for modification of South East Water Ltd’s conditions of appointment (licence) as a water undertaker
22/Jul/2011 (PDF - 78 KBytes)Consumer Council for Water's response to Proposals to modify the Conditions of Appointment of South East Water Ltd
22/Jul/2011 (PDF - 93 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13(1) Modification of the conditions of appointment of South East Water Limited
22/Jul/2011 (PDF - 140 KBytes)IB 10/11: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Barking Riverside, Barking
8/Jul/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to Defra's consultation 'Measuring and reporting of Greenhouse gas emissions by UK companies: a consultation on options'
6/Jul/2011 (PDF - 95 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the Walker review of charging for household water and sewerage services
6/Jul/2011 (PDF - 275 KBytes)Future Impacts on Sewer Systems in England and Wales
A report prepared for Ofwat by Mott MacDonald
29/Jun/2011 (PDF - 1 MBytes)Ofwat’s response to Defra’s consultation on the Government’s proposals following the Walker review of charging for household water and sewerage services
20/Jun/2011 (PDF - 240 KBytes)Ofwat publishes independent report on definition of services in the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales
20/Jun/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Ofwat publishes research on customers’ attitudes to water and sewerage services in a changing climate
15/Jun/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Consultation on Ofwat’s guidance on appeals concerning the transfer of private sewers, lateral drains and pumping stations in England and Wales
15/Jun/2011 (PDF - 212 KBytes)IB 09/11: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at New South Quarter, Croydon
14/Jun/2011 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Modification of the conditions of appointment of Thames Water Utilities Limited
6/Jun/2011 (PDF - 53 KBytes)Ofwat publishes independent reports on the role of revealed customer behaviour
6/Jun/2011 (HTML - 6 KBytes)IB 07/11: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at Farndon Road, Market Harborough
24/May/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Affordability and debt 2009-10 – customer requirements and company performance
20/May/2011 (PDF - 237 KBytes)IN11/03: Regulatory accounts 2010-11: Reporting requirements – RAG 3.06
18/May/2011 (PDF - 50 KBytes)Capex bias in the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales – substance, perception or myth? A discussion paper
17/May/2011 (PDF - 537 KBytes)Affordable for all – how can we help those who struggle to pay their water bills?
13/May/2011 (HTML - 7 KBytes)H2orizons April 2011
Water affordability: evidence and issues workshop newsletter
6/May/2011 (PDF - 303 KBytes)Innovation Leadership Group: Innovation priorities for the water sector
4/May/2011 (PDF - 181 KBytes)Ofwat's final report on a complaint made against Severn Trent Water under section 181 of the Water Industry Act 1991 by Mr R Rochell
28/Apr/2011 (PDF - 224 KBytes)Modification of the conditions of appointment of Southern Water Services Ltd as a water and sewerage undertaker
27/Apr/2011 (PDF - 56 KBytes)IB 06/11: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Great Western Park, Didcot
12/Apr/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IB 05/11: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at New South Quarter
4/Apr/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IB 04/11: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at Barking Riverside
4/Apr/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the call for evidence on the principles for economic regulation
31/Mar/2011 (PDF - 116 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13 proposals by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify the conditions of appointment (licence) of South East Water Ltd as a water undertaker
17/Mar/2011 (PDF - 37 KBytes)Ofwat publishes independent reports on the role of the system operator
16/Mar/2011 (HTML - 6 KBytes)Inputs, outputs and outcomes – what should price limits deliver? A discussion paper
15/Mar/2011 (PDF - 288 KBytes)Getting it right for customers – how can we make monopoly water and sewerage companies more accountable? Summary of responses
10/Mar/2011 (PDF - 159 KBytes)Push, pull, nudge – how can we help customers save water, energy and money?
8/Mar/2011 (HTML - 5 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13(1) Modification of the conditions of appointment of Southern Water Services Limited
1/Mar/2011 (PDF - 182 KBytes)Bulk supply pricing – a consultation on our policy principles: Summary of consultation responses
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 143 KBytes)New appointments and variations – a consultation on our policy: Summary of consultation responses
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 219 KBytes)New appointments and variation applications – a consultation on the terms of reference for independent professional advisers providing site status reports: Summary of consultation responses
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 158 KBytes)New appointment and variation applications – the terms of reference for independent professional advisers providing site status reports
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 133 KBytes)New appointments and variations – a consultation on our process: Summary of consultation responses
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 190 KBytes)New appointment and variation applications – a statement of our process
28/Feb/2011 (PDF - 390 KBytes)PN 02/11: Water and sewerage bills rise in line with inflation in 2011/12
24/Feb/2011 (HTML - 11 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13 proposals by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify the conditions of appointment of Thames Water Utilities Ltd as a water and sewerage undertaker
24/Feb/2011 (PDF - 38 KBytes)Ofwat's response to the Environment Agency's and Defra's consultation on a national flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy for England
21/Feb/2011 (PDF - 74 KBytes)Ofwat's response to Defra's consultation on the future Capital Grant-In-Aid allocation process in England
21/Feb/2011 (PDF - 40 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Waste Water
21/Feb/2011 (PDF - 201 KBytes)Ofwat publishes report reviewing international management of surface water drainage
21/Feb/2011 (HTML - 5 KBytes)NT 01/11: SSE Water applies for a variation to its appointment to include New South Quarter, Croydon
4/Feb/2011 (HTML - 553 Bytes)IB 02/11: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services supplier at Great Western Park, Didcot
26/Jan/2011 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IN 11/01: Service incentive mechanism – auditing, scoring and levels of service reporting
26/Jan/2011 (PDF - 54 KBytes)Competitive contract notice: Horizontal audit of the Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM)
20/Jan/2011 (HTML - 5 KBytes)SLC(10) Notice: Ofwat revokes the Water Supply Licence of WaterCall Ltd
Notice of revocation of the water supply licence of Watercall Ltd
12/Jan/2011 (PDF - 26 KBytes)Ofwat's response to DECC's consultation on amendments to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010
4/Jan/2011 (PDF - 63 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to 'A living Wales – a new framework for our environment, our countryside and our seas'
31/Dec/2010 (PDF - 51 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13(1) Modification of the conditions of appointment of Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water plc
6/Dec/2010 (PDF - 78 KBytes)Ofwat's response to Defra's Draft Regulations and Proposals for Schemes for the Transfer of Private Sewers to Water and Sewerage Companies in England and Wales
1/Dec/2010 (PDF - 62 KBytes)Statement of policy with respect to financial penalties pursuant to section 22A of the Water Industry Act 1991
24/Nov/2010 (PDF - 158 KBytes)Summary of consultation responses to the Statement of policy with respect to financial penalties
24/Nov/2010 (PDF - 99 KBytes)Getting it right for customers - how can we make monopoly water and sewerage companies more accountable?
24/Nov/2010 (HTML - 4 KBytes)IB 14/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water supplier at Kingsmere, Bicester
12/Nov/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Resilient supplies – how do we ensure secure water and sewerage services?
10/Nov/2010 (HTML - 4 KBytes)RD 15/10: Interest rates for requisitions and infrastructure charges – six-monthly review
2/Nov/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Introducing a water supply licensing operational code and common contract – a consultation on guidance changes
29/Oct/2010 (PDF - 283 KBytes)Annual Quality Assurance of Ofwat's Initial Serviceability Assessments 2009/10
A report for Ofwat prepared by Mott MacDonald
28/Oct/2010 (PDF - 510 KBytes)Service and delivery – performance of the water companies in England and Wales 2009-10
28/Oct/2010 (HTML - 6 KBytes)PN 03/10: Water regulator reports improved service for customers yet leakage failures
27/Oct/2010 (HTML - 7 KBytes)Improving regulatory reporting and compliance
A report prepared for Ofwat by Keith Harris
25/Oct/2010 (PDF - 111 KBytes)The form of the price control for monopoly water and sewerage services in England and Wales – a discussion paper
22/Oct/2010 (PDF - 804 KBytes)Involving customers in the price-setting process – a discussion paper
22/Oct/2010 (PDF - 241 KBytes)The treatment of regulated and unregulated business in setting price controls for monopoly water and sewerage services in England and Wales – a discussion paper
20/Oct/2010 (PDF - 397 KBytes)The role and design of incentives for regulating monopoly water and sewerage services in England and Wales a discussion paper
20/Oct/2010 (PDF - 1 MBytes)Allocating risk and managing uncertainty in setting price controls for monopoly water and sewerage services – a discussion paper
20/Oct/2010 (PDF - 734 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991, Section 13 Proposals by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify the conditions of appointment (licence) of Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water plc as a water undertaker
14/Oct/2010 (PDF - 27 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991 Section 13(1) Modification of the Conditions of Appointment of Bristol Water plc
11/Oct/2010 (PDF - 77 KBytes)RD 12/10: Financial arrangements for the provision of self-laid mains and requisitioned water mains and sewers or lateral drains
8/Oct/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)Consumer Council for Water's response to Ofwat's consultation on the acquisition of Cascal NV by Sembcorp Industries Ltd
5/Oct/2010 (PDF - 110 KBytes)Consumer Council for Water's response to Ofwat's proposal to modify the appointment of Bristol Water
5/Oct/2010 (PDF - 102 KBytes)Ofwat's response to Ofgem's Energy Smart Metering Implementation Programme Prospectus
1/Oct/2010 (PDF - 59 KBytes)Financial performance and expenditure of the water companies in England and Wales 2009-10
28/Sep/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Comparative Study: Cost of new water supply connections work (Section 45 Water Industry Act 1991)
A report for Ofwat prepared by Hyder Consulting (UK)
28/Sep/2010 (PDF - 142 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills’ consultation on broadband deployment and sharing other utilities infrastructure
22/Sep/2010 (PDF - 44 KBytes)Prioritisation principles: application to the Competition Act 1998 Summary of consultation responses
20/Sep/2010 (PDF - 120 KBytes)Graylingwell Park, Chichester: SSE Water, Portsmouth Water and Southern Water
26/Aug/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)IB 13/10 Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Graylingwell Park, Chichester
26/Aug/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)WSRA Resource Accounts 2009-10
Water Services Regulation Authority Resource Accounts 2009-10 (For the year ended 31 March 2010)
19/Aug/2010 (PDF - 2 MBytes)The completed acquisition of Cascal N.V by Sembcorp Industries Ltd and the regulatory issues arising for Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water Plc – a consultation by Ofwat
16/Aug/2010 (PDF - 60 KBytes)IB 12/10 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services supplier at Kingsmere, Bicester
3/Aug/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Beyond limits – how should prices for monopoly water and sewerage services be controlled?
30/Jul/2010 (HTML - 5 KBytes)Water Industry Act 1991 Section 13: A proposal by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify the Appointment of Bristol Water plc following the completed acquisition of Sociedad General de Aguas de Barcelona, S.A. by Suez Environnement
27/Jul/2010 (PDF - 43 KBytes)Playing our part – how can we cut greenhouse gas emissions in the water and sewerage sectors?
27/Jul/2010 (HTML - 7 KBytes)Valuing water – how upstream markets could deliver for consumers and the environment
27/Jul/2010 (HTML - 6 KBytes)Playing our part – reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the water and sewerage sectors (Supporting information)
23/Jul/2010 (PDF - 462 KBytes)RD 07/10: Ofwat’s review of the companies’ complaint handling procedures
15/Jul/2010 (HTML - 11 KBytes)RD 06/10: Proposed changes to the charges approval process for 2011-12 charges
15/Jul/2010 (HTML - 11 KBytes)IB 12/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at King's Cross Central
9/Jul/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IB 11/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Berryfields in Aylesbury
9/Jul/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)IB 10/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Park Views
9/Jul/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)IB 09/10 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services supplier at Hunter Avenue, Ashford
2/Jul/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)IB 08/10: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services suppliers at Graylingwell Park, Chichester
2/Jul/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Rules of procedure for the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
25/Jun/2010 (PDF - 515 KBytes)Section 99 determination: Mr Gleadhill v Severn Trent Water Services Ltd
16/Jun/2010 (PDF - 61 KBytes)Services for disabled, chronically sick or elderly consumers – guidance to companies (rev June 2010)
16/Jun/2010 (PDF - 68 KBytes)Ofwat’s response to the European Commission’s public debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy
3/Jun/2010 (PDF - 67 KBytes)2008-09 Pre-court action letters, claims and judgments for customer debt by water company
14/May/2010 (PDF - 56 KBytes)RD 03/10: Interest rates for requisitions and infrastructure charges – six-monthly review
10/May/2010 (HTML - 1 KBytes)IB 07/10 Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services supplier at Berryfields, Aylesbury
7/May/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Variation of the appointments of Independent Water Networks' (IWN) and Thames Water
Variation of Independent Water Networks' (IWN) appointment to include King's Cross
7/May/2010 (PDF - 54 KBytes)Markets in Water: Some issues surrounding policy development in a context of potentially increasing resource scarcity
1/Apr/2010 (PDF - 424 KBytes)Putting water consumers first – how can we challenge monopoly companies to improve?
31/Mar/2010 (HTML - 4 KBytes)RD 02/10: Regulatory accounts for 2009-10 Reporting requirements – RAG 3.06
24/Mar/2010 (HTML - 23 KBytes)IB 05/10: Ofwat proposes to vary the appointment of water and sewerage services supplier at Park Views, Epsom
19/Mar/2010 (HTML - 3 KBytes)Prioritisation principles: application to the Competition Act 1998 (draft)
18/Mar/2010 (PDF - 115 KBytes)IB 04/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at The Bridge
15/Mar/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)IB 03/10: Ofwat varies the appointment of water and sewerage supplier at Bromley Common
15/Mar/2010 (HTML - 2 KBytes)RD 01/10: Application of the modern equivalent asset (MEA) revaluation in the 2009-10 regulatory accounts and the June return 2010
15/Mar/2010 (HTML - 4 KBytes)New appointment and variation applications – a consultation on the terms of reference for independent professional advisors providing site status reports
5/Mar/2010 (PDF - 193 KBytes)Pricing for Bulk Water and Sewerage Services
A report for Ofwat prepared by Cambridge Economic Policy Associates
5/Mar/2010 (PDF - 499 KBytes)