Water Bills To Rise As Ofwat May Be Abolished
Ofwat to be abolished in water regulation reset; new single regulator proposed to tackle sewage spills and financial mismanagement.
Category : Water
South East Water Could Lose Licence Amid Kent and Sussex Crisis
South East Water could lose its operating licence after severe water outages in Kent and Sussex, affecting thousands of homes.
Israeli Attacks Worsen Gaza Water Crisis Amid Deadly Heatwave
Israeli attacks kill water engineer and drivers, worsening Gaza's clean water shortage amid heatwave, fuelling disease and price hikes on hygiene products.
Major Incident Declared as 30,000 Homes in Kent and Sussex Left Without Water
Major incident declared as 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex face water outages due to cold weather and Storm Goretti, with schools closed and hospitals affected.
Major Water Main Break Leaves Over 100,000 El Paso Residents Dry
Over 100,000 El Paso residents left without water after a major main break; boil water notice issued and schools closed.
Best Water Bottles UK: Top Picks for Hydration After Testing 53 Models
After testing 53 water bottles, find the best reusable options for leaks, looks, and sustainability in the UK.
Ofwat Warns Water Firms Over Poor Performance
Ofwat warns water firms poor performance is 'the norm', citing increased pollution, weak finances, and demands £120m customer refunds.
Thames Water Accused Of 'Gun To Head' Over £3bn Debt
Thames Water faces court battle over £3bn debt, accused of threatening nationalisation to force approval of costly deal.
Water Bills to Rise by 5.4% in England and Wales from April
Water bills in England and Wales to rise 5.4% from April, adding £33 to average annual cost amid record spending on infrastructure.
Five Children Among Nine Killed in Israeli Strike While Fetching Water in Gaza Safe Zone
Five children among nine killed in Israeli strike while fetching water in Gaza safe zone al-Mawasi, as Israel mobilises reservists for Gaza City invasion.
NSW River Restoration Plan in Doubt After Funding Rejection
A NSW government plan to restore Murray-Darling rivers after catastrophic fish deaths is uncertain after the federal government rejected a $360m funding request, alarming graziers and advocates.
Lake Mead Drops Six Feet, Nears Record Low Water Levels
Lake Mead has dropped six feet in a month, nearing its record low, with officials warning of further declines and rising water temperatures.
Save Rainwater Before Hosepipe Bans Hit
Hosepipe bans announced for London and south-east England from April 5. Experts question effectiveness, suggest leak fixes and metering.
Lanarkshire Residents Invited to Comment on Water Charges 2027-2033
WICS launches consultation on Draft Determination for water and wastewater charges from 2027-2033, limiting bill increases to 2% above inflation with average annual rise of £12.
Hundreds of Homes in Kent and Sussex Without Water After Pump Failure
Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex left without water after a pumping station failure, with South East Water facing criticism from MPs over repeated outages.
Sydney Water Ordered to Remove Fatberg After Beach Closures
NSW EPA orders Sydney Water to remove fatberg at Malabar plant after fatberg caused poo balls that closed beaches last summer.
Water Crisis Threatens South East Housing Plans As Utility Warns
South East Water warns it can't meet water demand for planned 19,746 homes in Tonbridge and Malling, citing infrastructure limits and sparking calls for reform.
Ancient Stepwells Revived In India To Fight Water Scarcity
Ancient stepwells in India are being restored to provide drinking water as the country faces a severe water crisis, with over 600 million people under water stress.
Osaka Receives Anonymous Gold Bar Donation Worth £2.7m for Water Pipe Repairs
Anonymous donor gives 21kg of gold bars worth £2.7m to Osaka for repairing ageing water pipes, mayor confirms.
South East Water Leaders Accused of Incompetence as Chair Resigns
MPs accuse South East Water leaders of incompetence over outages; chair resigns as company faces £22m Ofwat fine.
Oxfordshire Water Crisis: Burst Main Forces School Closures
Burst water main in Oxfordshire forces over a dozen school closures and disrupts water supply to thousands of homes.
South West Water Admits Guilt in Devon Parasite Outbreak
South West Water pleads guilty to supplying contaminated water in Brixham, causing cryptosporidiosis outbreak affecting 2,500 homes and nearly 150 illnesses.
E. Coli Found in Lewis Water Supply; Boil Water Notice Issued
E. coli detected in Lewis water supply affecting 218 properties; boil water notice issued and bottled water provided.
Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis
Mount Rainier National Park shuts down water at Paradise and Narada Falls after storm clogs treatment system, leaving visitors without drinking water or restrooms.
Thames Water Warns of Collapse as Rescue Talks Drag On
Thames Water warns of possible collapse as rescue talks with lenders drag into 2026, despite swinging to a £414m profit.
Floating Wetlands Offer Cost-Effective Water Clean-Up, Australian Study Finds
Australian study finds floating wetlands are cost-effective for water pollution, using natural filtration to remove nutrients globally.
Hastings Christmas Water Crisis After Pipe Burst
Burst pipe and low reservoir levels leave Hastings households without water on Christmas Day; bottled water station set up.
Thames Water lenders propose £10bn rescue plan to avoid nationalisation
Thames Water lenders propose £10bn rescue plan involving fines payment and debt restructuring to avoid nationalisation.
CAMRA Reveals UK's Most Visually Stunning Pubs of 2026
The Campaign for Real Ale has announced the winners of its Pub Design Awards 2026, highlighting the UK's most visually stunning, lovingly restored and historically significant pubs.
Southern Water Seeks Drought Permit For Rare Chalk Stream
Southern Water applies to lower River Test flow threshold, risking ecology of rare chalk stream and endangered salmon.
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