An anonymous benefactor has donated gold bars worth £2.7 million to Osaka's Municipal Waterworks Bureau to help replace ageing water pipes, citing concern over Japan's widespread infrastructure crisis.
A major sewage pipeline rupture near Washington D.C. will require an additional 4-6 weeks for repairs after a significant rock blockage was discovered, prolonging environmental concerns.
A major water main burst in Bristol has caused widespread outages, forcing multiple schools to close and prompting emergency bottled water distribution at local supermarkets.
A large water main burst in Kingswood has left numerous properties without water across Bristol and Gloucestershire, forcing several schools to close due to lack of running water and facilities.
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Residents in Griffin, Georgia, remain concerned about diesel contamination in tap water despite official assurances. A fuel spill near Atlanta prompted a brief advisory, now lifted after testing showed no contamination.
Millions of Americans relying on private wells remain dangerously unaware of PFAS contamination, with limited state testing and costly cleanup leaving households vulnerable.
Afghanistan faces a catastrophic water shortage, exacerbated by the return of over five million migrants and severe aid reductions, threatening Kabul's supply and fuelling conflicts.
Griffin, Georgia advises 20,000 residents to avoid tap water after Atlanta airport fuel spill potentially contaminated the Flint River, with officials implementing emergency measures.
Average household water bills in England and Wales will increase by £2.75 per month from April, taking the typical annual bill to £639. Use our interactive tool to check your local increase.
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Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April 2026, adding £33 annually. The increase funds a £20 billion investment but faces criticism amid sewage pollution concerns.
Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April, adding £33 annually. The rise funds a £20 billion infrastructure plan to tackle sewage pollution and secure supplies, but regional hikes vary significantly.
Angels Beach in Cornwall has been closed to the public following a sewage spill, with authorities warning of potential health risks and urging visitors to avoid the area.
Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April 2026, adding £33 annually to fund £20 billion in infrastructure upgrades.
Households in England and Wales face a 5.4% hike in water bills from April, costing an extra £33 per year, as Water UK cites a £20 billion investment need for infrastructure and sewage reduction.
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Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average of 5.4% from April, adding £33 annually. Water companies plan to invest £20 billion to secure supplies and reduce sewage pollution.
Millions of households face higher water bills as companies invest £20 billion to tackle sewage pollution and secure supplies, with regional variations up to 13%.
Households in England and Wales face a 5.4% increase in water bills from April, with campaigners criticising customers for footing the bill for decades of industry failure.
A UN report states the world has entered an era of 'global water bankruptcy' with many water systems irreversibly damaged. Experts discuss Iran's crisis and solutions.
Pouring cooking oils, milk, and chemicals down drains causes fatbergs that block sewers, spawn pollution, and cost millions. Experts reveal proper disposal methods.
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Scottish Water announces an 8.7% bill hike, adding £42 annually to average bills, while CEO Alex Plant earns over £500,000, sparking outrage amid cost-of-living pressures.
A catastrophic sewage pipe rupture near Washington D.C. has released millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River, creating horrific odours and significant pollution risks ahead of winter storms.
A major sewer pipe rupture in Montgomery County has sent millions of gallons of wastewater flowing into the Potomac River, creating a significant public health and environmental hazard ahead of winter storms.
Sir Jon Cunliffe, author of the government's water review, argues privatisation is not the root cause of England's water woes, warning nationalisation won't solve all issues. His recommendations focus on accountability and regulatory reform.
Residents of Stithians in Cornwall are refusing to pay South West Water bills after enduring over a decade of sewage flooding their streets and homes during rainfall, with no adequate response from the utility company.
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From Tunbridge Wells to London, England faces a growing water scarcity crisis due to decades of underinvestment and privatisation failures, threatening daily life.
Sinkhole repairs, especially in cities like Philadelphia, involve intricate steps due to ageing pipe infrastructure, making the process complex and time-consuming for authorities.
A burst water main near Holland Park roundabout caused severe flooding in west London, forcing firefighters to rescue 25 people by dinghy, disrupting water supplies, and closing schools.
Foul-smelling 'poo balls' containing human waste and grease have washed up on Sydney beaches, linked to a colossal fatberg in the sewer system after heavy rainfall.
A UN report reveals nearly 75% of the global population lives in water insecure nations, with billions facing irreversible water bankruptcy due to decades of overuse and dwindling supplies.
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A UN report warns the world has entered an era of 'global water bankruptcy' with 700 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya plain among visible signs. Overuse and pollution threaten collapse.
