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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.
21,000 new homes in North Sussex unlocked after four-year bottleneck
The additional drought permits have been issued to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies.
Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas.
Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets.
Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme has narrowly missed out on the prestigious Thiess International Riverprize Awards.
Drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds struggling
Drought permits allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
Pilot project tests water quality daily in Shrewsbury and Ludlow. Wild swimmers can access real-time water quality data through app launched last week.
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimwith Reservoir.
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