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Drought announced due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers in many parts of Yorkshire despite recent rainfall.
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit to South West Water to help secure the public water supply at Wimbleball Reservoir.
Mine water heat network goes live at Seaham Garden Village, delivering clean, secure and affordable heating to 750 homes from disused coal mines.
Below average September rainfall compounds drought issues in southern and central England
The Environment Agency has given a drought permit to South East Water to help secure the public water supply at Ardingly Reservoir.
Water Bill to remove caps on government share ownership in water firms
The court found that the company’s conduct amounted to reckless failures as judge says that 'incidents of pollution will not be tolerated'.
Incidents killed fish and eels, and closed beaches for days
Water bosses updated National Drought Group on winter plans, as research shows above-average rainfall needed to end drought by April 2027.
United Utilities Limited fined £900,000 for five environmental permit offences following successful Environment Agency investigation into sewage spill.
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket, England's first new reservoir in over 30 years as water resilience is a top government priority
Following COBR meeting chaired by Prime Minister, National Drought Group now moves to weekly meetings.
The Environment Agency’s Greatham Marsh Restoration Scheme in Hartlepool sees the return of the tide for the first time in over 200 years.
Environment Agency water control structures suffer repeated vandalism which puts lives at risk and worsens drought impacts. Public urged to report incidents.
National Drought Group met today as 71.3% of England now in drought
EA publishes latest data, providing detail on the health of England's rivers, lakes, estuaries and groundwater.
The Environment Agency has started a 7-week consultation on a new long sea outfall from Exmouth sewage treatment works.
Seven areas of England now officially in drought after record low rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures.
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect water supplies, wildlife, agriculture and navigation as dry weather puts pressure on river levels.
Four former employees from Southern Water, including the former Chief Executive Officer Matthew Wright, face a charge of conspiracy to defraud.
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