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Weekly reports on rainfall and river flow in England for the last 3 months.
Explores methods to determine the naturally occurring ‘background’ concentration of metals in rivers polluted by abandoned metal mines.
1. Chief Scientist’s Group report summary This project explored methods to…
The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.
Current situation A lot of rainfall has been recorded in January 2026.…
A report setting out a timeline of how the drought developed through 2025 in England.
Developed thresholds for water for several per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Summary reports on dry weather and drought in England and how it affects public water supply, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Monthly local reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Reports on environmental risks and opportunities by river basin district to inform the development of river basin management plans (RBMPs).
Monthly reports on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir levels.
Current and future issues for drinking waters, with a review of current measures to address the challenges.
Monitoring reports showing if designated bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards and how they've been classified.
The sources of PFOS and pathways into the environment, the amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.
The sources of PBDEs and pathways into the environment, amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.
Review of activities regulated by the Environment Agency in 2024-25.
The problem of nitrates in the water environment, including sources and evidence. Current control measures, potential solutions and approaches.
The evidence of faecal contamination, sources of contamination and control measures. Plus a summary of projects addressing evidence gaps.
The sources of PAHs and pathways into the environment, the amounts in the water environment and restrictions of use.
Impacts of farming on the environment and mechanisms for improvement, plus future challenges and approaches.
Eutrophication issues and sources of phosphorus, with current and future problems and solutions.
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