NAO report – Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector
On 25 April 2025, The National Audit Office published a report entitled “Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector”. Click here to download a copy.
Two new Water Efficiency qualifications from L&DA
L&DA are pleased to announce the launch of two new qualifications in Water Efficiency. Level 3 Award in Understanding Water Efficiency Level 5 Award in the Management of Water Efficiency The qualifications are designed for Water Technicians, Operators, and professionals working in various roles within the Water Industry, including those in Wholesale and Retail sectors.…
EFRA Committee to question four more water companies in reforming the water sector inquiry
On 7 March 2025, WaterBriefing reported: The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will question four more water companies next week as part of its ongoing inquiry into reforming the water sector. Northumbrian Water, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Anglian Water and Wessex Water are the next water companies to be…
New Qualification – Management of Wastewater Networks in the Water and Environmental Industries
The Pro-Qual Level 5 Award in Management of Wastewater Networks in the Water and Environmental Industries is aimed at learners who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the design, construction and operation of Wastewater Network infrastructure, assets and services. With the commencement of a new AMP period, OFWAT have requested a ‘Step change…
Pressure on the UK Water Industry’s Wastewater Network
Whether you are talking in the context of Climate Change, regulation, increasing population, wild swimmers, public opinion, investment, there is pressure from every direction on our underground network of Wastewater pipes and pumps, taking away the nation’s Wastewater to be treated and returned back to the Water environment. Often overlooked Wastewater Network investment has been…
Water UK response to Ofwat’s Final Determinations announcement
On 19 December 2024, Water UK reported: “After a decade of cuts Ofwat has finally listened to public anger and agreed a much-needed quadrupling of investment in our aging infrastructure. This will be the largest amount of money ever spent on the natural environment, and will help to support economic growth, build more homes, secure…
Developer Services Management – training course spotlight
On 21 November 2024, L&DA announced the following in IOW Magazine Q4: Pro-Qual Level 5 Award and Certificate in Developer Services Management The Pro-Qual Level 5 Award in Developer Services Management (DSM) in the Water and Environmental Industries is aimed at learners who wish to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the design and construction…
Water firms told to cut customer bills over poor performance
On 8 October 2024, the BBC reported: This price rise is still being negotiated with water companies, who argue that even higher bills are needed if they are to afford the infrastructure improvements required to tackle some of the issues raised in this performance report. One of the key targets for companies is to reduce…
New award – Level 3 Pro-Qual Award in Understanding Water Networks
L&DA are pleased to announce the launch of the new Level 3 Pro-Qual Award in Understanding Water Networks. The new course and qualification are aimed at Field Personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of the potable network. Alongside the newly launched Pro-Qual Level 3 Award in Understanding Wastewater Networks, these two new Level 3…
Water Networks Level 5 updated
L&DA are pleased to announce that the Level 5 Award and Certificate in the Management of Water Production have been revised for Summer 2024. Click here for more details
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