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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…
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…
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
L&DA are pleased to announce that our Level 3 awards “Understanding Water Networks” and “Understanding Wastewater Networks” are due to be released in early September 2024.
On 14 June 2024, Institute of Water Magazine featured the L&DA: Level 5 Award and Certificate in Developer Services Management Candidate feedback “The Design Aspect of the training was really informative and helped me understand more about the water industry along with stages are involved in processing of water. “ Read the full article here.…
On 3 July 2024, BBC News reported: “Water companies could face a “flood” of legal challenges over sewage discharges, lawyers have said, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling. On Tuesday, seven justices at the UK’s highest court ruled that the Manchester Ship Canal Company is able to sue United Utilities over the alleged release of…
On 11 July 2024, Ofwat reported: Ofwat sets out record £88 billion upgrade to deliver cleaner rivers and seas, and better services for customers Investment of £10bn to tackle storm overflows with a target to reduce spills from storm overflows by 44% from levels in 2021 Customer bills proposed to increase on average by £19…
On 10 July 2024, Sky News reported: “A source close to Mr Reed (Steve Reed – new Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) said: “The last Conservative government weakened regulation allowing the sewage system to crumble and illegal sewage dumping to hit record levels. “The election of this Labour government is…
L&DA are pleased to announce the addition of the new Level 3 Award in Understanding Water Production, added to our suite of offerings in May 2024. This new National qualification is designed for Water Production Technicians and Operators, to develop technical skills and understanding of water production to improve performance and will encourage a thorough…
L&DA are pleased to announce the addition of the new Level 3 Award in Understanding Wastewater Treatment, added to our suite of offerings in May 2024. This new National qualification is designed for Wastewater Treatment Technicians and Operators, to develop technical skills and understanding of wastewater treatment to improve performance and will encourage a thorough…