26 Mar 2020

Environment Agency strategy for safe and sustainable sludge use We reviewed the current regulatory regime for sludge treatment, storage and use. We looked at the advantages and disadvantages of 4 options.  The option we selected will bring sludge and septic tank sludge into the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations (EPR). We aim to do […]

26 Mar 2020

After the Floods: A Fish Rescue in Action! Angling Trust     Ever wondered what happens when fish get stranded by floods and have to be rescued? John Cheyne found out for himself recently, as he joined Environment Agency staff on the River Severn to witness the important work they do, along with some surprising catches.  It […]

18 Mar 2020

Anglian Water ‘Our region – low lying, with a long coastline and low rainfall – is particularly susceptible to climate change. Water resources are already scarce, and rising temperatures will reduce them further, with the threat of more frequent droughts. Yet at the same time, rising sea levels and more intense rainfall will also lead […]

18 Mar 2020

The Environment Agency has launched a long-term plan for meeting the challenges our water supplies are likely to face as a result of climate change and population growth. The National Framework for Water Resources, launched today, brings together industry, regulators and government to transform the way we use and look after our water supplies. The framework […]

18 Mar 2020

Water companies, staff and business continuity What is Portsmouth Water doing to minimise the impact of COVID-19? ‘We are continuously monitoring the Government’s updates and guidance regarding COVID-19 and are also taking precautionary steps to protect the health of our workforce: We have shared with our employees the preventative measures they need to take as […]