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Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
This ‘water diary’ documents the daily sources, uses, cost and sufficiency of water, along with weekly household expenditures
This series brings together all documents relating to water quality and abstraction statistics.
Drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds struggling
England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Water UK Skills Summit hosted at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Environment Agency issues further six drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow them to conserve water in reservoirs to 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.
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