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Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution
Water companies who broke environmental rules are now funding the recovery of England’s waterways by local communities and environmental groups.
A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January).
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Tunbridge Wells following weeks of water supply disruption
2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dry weather.
Yorkshire is moving into recovery status following drought as of 10 December 2025.
The Environment Agency wants to hear your views as South West Water seeks permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall.
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
Water skills group, co-chaired with Energy & Utility Skills, holds inaugural meeting today
Multi-agency conference held to drive forward the recovery of the River Dee, from source to sea.
Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered a keynote speech at the British Water Annual Conference in Coventry
The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire.
Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.
Water companies in England achieve only 19 stars out of 36—the lowest since EPA began in 2011
Environment Agency issues further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.
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