Rainwater harvesting (RWH) and grey water recycling (GWR) are ways of generating alternative sources of water. A new review sets out the costs and benefits This can be used for some non-potable uses instead of mains water which is treated to meet strict drinking water standards. To date, both RWH and GWR systems have been […]
The EA report shows four out of the nine companies are falling short of expected standards – Anglian, Northumbrian and South West Water and Southern Water. Southern Water is the first company to be rated as 1 star (poor) since 2015. Emma Howard-Boyd – the Chair’s Report ‘This report is about the 9 water and sewerage companies […]
Anglers welcome record production of fish by the Agency Coverage of the Environment Agency’s restocking programme which saw a record-breaking weight of fish restocked has featured across national and regional media. The work of the Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm was covered by outlets including BBC Online, the Telegraph and the Yorkshire Post. The Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm near […]
Flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies: climate change allowances When and how risk management authorities should use climate change allowances for flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies. What climate change allowances are Climate change allowances are predictions of the anticipated change for: peak river flow peak rainfall intensity sea level rise […]
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on the draft Water Resources Planning Guideline it has prepared for the water companies to use in drawing up their Water Resource Management Plans(WRMPs). The last version of the water resources planning guideline was an update in 2017 – since that update the Agency has significantly revised […]
A new report is warning that the majority of the UK population are unaware that demand for water could soon outstrip supply – 72% of people believe we have enough water to meet our needs and many engage in high wastage behaviours. The report, supported by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of England’s Environment Agency […]
Environment Agency work continues in line with government guidance, including social distancing We are aware communities, businesses and the environment rely on our services. This includes the advice and guidance we offer, our regulatory work which continues to protect the environment, people and wildlife from harm, managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion, and […]
Environment Agency – weekly rainfall – the emerging dry spring contrasts sharply with the very wet early start to the year. From black (the new high level) to red EU Parliament approves increases in water re-use Water scarcity is affecting more and more EU countries More water reuse expected to alleviate the stress on freshwater […]