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Four swimming spots in England are being considered to become designated bathing water sites from this spring.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Oxfordshire water contamination "reckless failure" - judge
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Chief Executive.
In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Environment Agency Chief Executive.
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
For the second year running, our 148 monitored bathing beaches in Devon and Cornwall have broken records for water quality standards.
Plans will benefit protected wildlife sites and create new habitats for nature
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Potential civil penalty to rise from £250,000 to up to £250 million to help bring quicker enforcement action against water companies for causing pollution.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Devon and Cornwall’s coastline is being enjoyed by millions of holidaymakers and local residents alike this summer.
Latest annual Environmental Performance Assessment shows environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies has declined.
The Environment Agency and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have worked together on the 'Wild Wiske Revival: Clean and Green' project over the last three years.
The Government has reinforced its commitment to improving water quality including through plans for water companies to eliminate harm from sewage discharges.
The Environment Agency is monitoring 149 bathing water sites across Devon and Cornwall until 30 September.
The bathing water season started today (15 May) with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites.
Dozens of fish killed in Cambridgeshire incident.
Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing waters.
Environment Agency publishes Event Duration Monitoring data for 2021.
Northumbrian Water has paid £165,000 to Tyne Rivers Trust after an unauthorised discharge led to a pollution incident near Newcastle.
Yorkshire Water pays Yorkshire Wildlife Trust £300,000 in an Enforcement Undertaking which has been accepted by the Environment Agency.
Water companies urged to do more to protect the environment and reduce storm overflows
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