02 Oct 2025
Image description: The Thames at night with the landmark Shard illuminated on the left. Image by Phil Reid on Unsplash. Sky News reported that the group of lenders which are in pole position to own Thames Water and keep it out of government ownership “are to pledge to the industry regulator [Ofwat] that they […]
02 Oct 2025
Image description: aerial shot of a water treatment plant. Photo by Ian on Unsplash Financial regulator Ofwat, in response to a freedom of information request by Save Windermere campaigning group, revealed United Utilities had been allocated £129m since 2000 to connect non-mains systems, mostly septic tanks, to the mains sewer network and reduce sewage pollution. […]
25 Sep 2025
Image description: A metal watering can pouring out water. Photo by David Ballew on Unsplash Despite reservoirs in Yorkshire receiving record rainfall and seeing the largest weekly rise in over 30 years, Yorkshire Water’s hosepipe ban could last into the new year. Dave Kaye, director of water for Yorkshire Water, said that while reservoir […]
18 Sep 2025
Image description: Aerial view of a green combine harvester harvesting a field. Image by Scott Goodwill on Unsplash An investigation carried out by the Guardian and Watershed Investigations revealed more than 750,000 tonnes of liquid from landfills are mixed with sewage at water treatment works and spread on farmland across England each year. Production […]
18 Sep 2025
Image description: ancient Clapper bridge over the river Avon in Dartmoor national park. Image by Ben Wrigley on Unsplash River campaigners launch new report identifying key threats Campaign for National Parks and the Rivers Trust have released their ‘Rivers at Risk‘ report, outlining the threats rivers in National Parks face and demanding urgent action […]
10 Sep 2025
South West Water is facing legal proceedings following a cryptosporidium outbreak that affected thousands of residents in Devon. As reported by the BBC, the water company has been summoned to court over the contamination incident that led to widespread illness and a boil water notice for over 17,000 households. The outbreak, which occurred in […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]
28 Aug 2025
Image description: Tap water running into a water glass. Image by com77380 / Pixabay Britain’s water industry is under renewed scrutiny as Ofwat investigates executive pay at six major water companies. The probe follows public outrage over pollution incidents and undisclosed offshore payments. As reported by Reuters, Ofwat has contacted Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, […]
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