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2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
Multi-agency conference held to drive forward the recovery of the River Dee, from source to sea.
Water companies in England achieve only 19 stars out of 36—the lowest since EPA began in 2011
Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas.
Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme has narrowly missed out on the prestigious Thiess International Riverprize Awards.
Pilot project tests water quality daily in Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Wild swimmers can access real-time water quality data through app launched last week.
Environment Agency investigation discovers drainage water pollution from runway discharge. Airport pleads guilty to charges of breaching environmental permits.
Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.
Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes
Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final report, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe.
Chair of the Independent Water Commission spoke at the London Museum of Water & Steam
Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations
Serious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024 from previous year
Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment plant at Clehonger. Water company admits exceeding permitted levels of ammonia 7 times in a year.
New analysis reveals largest budget for Environment Agency’s water regulation in history
Funding for Environment Agency farm inspections is doubling as part of a wider drive to help farmers slash agricultural pollution.
Water companies will now have to publish plans to reduce pollution incidents and address the use of nature-based solutions when managing wastewater.
The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas
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