Category : Water


Sixth day of water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells

Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.

Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters sixth day

Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe tap water after a chemical fault. Residents told to boil water, as calls grow for army intervention and CEO resignation.

Boil Water Notice for 24,000 Homes in Kent

South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells after five days, but issues a crucial boil water notice. Residents face ongoing disruption as company apologises.

Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters fifth day

Tunbridge Wells faces a fifth day without running water, affecting 24,000 people. MP demands CEO's resignation as schools close and residents struggle. Read the full story.

Water firms issued £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution

England's water industry raised billions via green bonds for environmental projects while maintaining a poor pollution record. Critics call it 'corporate greenwash on steroids'. Discover the full investigation.

Europe's water reserves drying up due to climate change

Exclusive analysis reveals Europe's freshwater reserves are shrinking dramatically, with southern and central Europe hardest hit. Scientists warn of 'far-reaching' consequences for food security and water supplies.

Aurora's water plea: Only serve when asked

Aurora, Colorado, urges restaurants to serve water only on request as reservoirs sit at 65% capacity. A small step in a major conservation effort. Learn how the city is battling drought.

Toxic Chromium Plume Spreads in New Mexico

A mile-long toxic chromium plume from a US power plant is spreading onto Native American land in New Mexico, raising urgent water safety and health concerns for local communities.

Thames Water demands MP pay £1,400/hr legal fees

Thames Water demanded MP Charlie Maynard pay its legal fees after he represented the public interest in court. The Supreme Court rejected the 'retaliation' bid. Read the full story.

Vandal drains lake in hunt for Harley Davidson

A vandal's reckless search for a rumoured Harley Davidson motorbike caused a million-gallon lake drain, devastating a Worcestershire fishery. Discover the full story and its costly impact.

Iran drought crisis: Tehran may face evacuation

Iran faces worst drought in decades with 16 million at risk. Water rationing and potential evacuations loom as reservoirs drop below 10% capacity. Read the latest developments.

Tehran faces evacuation over severe water crisis

Iran confronts its worst drought in a century, with Tehran's water reserves below 10%. Over 16 million people face dry taps as officials warn of potential mass evacuation and water rationing.

Iran's water crisis deepens as dam levels plummet

Iran faces severe water shortages with dam reservoirs for its second city below 3% capacity. Officials warn of potential evacuations if rainfall doesn't arrive. Discover the growing crisis.

Plastic bead pollution crisis on Camber Sands beach

Southern Water under investigation as millions of contaminated plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands, threatening rare marine life. Volunteers race against time in major clean-up operation.

England Faces Extreme Drought Emergency in 2024

England faces its worst water shortage in decades as government and water companies prepare emergency measures. Learn about the alarming reservoir levels and what's being done.

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