Water Firms Issued £10.5bn in Green Bonds Amid Pollution Record
England's water firms issued £10.5bn in green bonds since 2017 despite poor pollution record, raising greenwashing concerns.
Category : Water
Vast Undersea Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off US Coast
Scientists confirm a vast freshwater aquifer beneath the Atlantic off the US East Coast, with potential to supply New York for 800 years.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water sources across England
Forever chemicals found in drinking water sources at 17 of 18 English water firms, with 11,853 positive samples, alarming experts.
Government Steps In as Thames Water Faces Collapse
Thames Water warns of possible government takeover as crisis talks with lenders stall, despite reporting a £414m profit.
Flint water crisis settlement leaves some residents angry after 11 years
Flint water crisis settlement of $626m approved after 11 years, but many residents call it inadequate and a 'Band-Aid on a bullet wound'.
Water Bills to Rise Further for Millions in England as Regulator Approves Price Hikes
CMA allows five water firms to raise bills by £556m, adding 3% on average, amid public anger over sewage pollution and rising costs.
Osaka Receives £2.7m Gold Bar Donation for Water Pipe Repairs
Anonymous donor gives 21kg gold bars worth £2.7m to Osaka for repairing ageing water pipes; mayor vows to respect donor's wishes.
East Sussex Homes Left Without Water on Christmas Day After Burst Pipe
Burst pipe leaves fewer than 100 homes in Hastings without water on Christmas Day; Southern Water sets up bottled water station.
New water rules to save UK families £100 a year
New water efficiency rules for new homes could save families £111 a year and help build 1.5 million homes by 2030.
Lake District Faces 'Dramatic' Soil Erosion Due to Climate Change
Lake District soil erosion at dramatic rate due to climate change, warns academic; farmers oppose grazing ban.
Record £168m Fines for Three English Water Firms Over Sewage Failures
Ofwat fines Thames, Yorkshire and Northumbrian Water a record £168m for illegal sewage discharges, citing widespread operational failures and environmental harm.
Southern Water Seeks Drought Order for Rare Chalk Stream River Test
Southern Water applies for drought order to draw from River Test, risking ecology; campaigners urge environment secretary to block.
Thames Water's £19bn Plan to Raise London Bills by £14.55 Monthly
Thames Water's £19bn plan to raise London bills by £14.55/month, above average, for sewage and leak fixes amid criticism.
Thames Water Crisis Deepens as £11bn Rescue Talks Stall
Thames Water warns rescue talks extend into 2026, raising risk of government control despite profit rise and bill hikes.
Netherlands Pioneers Floating Homes to Adapt to Rising Seas
The Netherlands builds sustainable floating neighbourhoods to adapt to climate change and address housing shortages, embracing a philosophy of living with water.
Ofwat to Be Abolished in Major Overhaul of Water Regulation
UK government to abolish Ofwat, replacing it with a single regulator to tackle sewage spills and financial mismanagement in the water industry.
Labour Used Water Industry Analysis to Argue Against Nationalisation
Labour accused of using water company-funded analysis to oppose nationalisation, with critics calling it 'economically illiterate'.
Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout, Bills Could Soar
Thames Water faces collapse; government bailout could raise bills by £696 over five years as Ofwat rejects price hike proposals.
Thames Water Creditors Seek to Block Environmental Campaigners' Legal Actions
Thames Water creditors ask government to block campaigners' legal actions, sparking criticism from environmentalists and MPs.
Thames Water Investors Warn Temporary Nationalisation Would Hinder Recovery
Thames Water investors warn temporary nationalisation would slow recovery, as Andy Burnham calls for renationalisation.
Southern Water Imposes Hosepipe Ban for 1 Million in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water issues hosepipe ban for 1 million in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, affecting 8.5 million across England amid drought.
Iran's 'Day Zero' Water Crisis Fuels Protests and Political Instability
Iran's severe drought and water mismanagement lead to 'day zero' shortages, fuelling protests and threatening political stability amid climate and geopolitical pressures.
South East Water Seeks Cash Injection to Stay Afloat
South East Water warns it needs cash injection from investors to stay in business, as it awaits Ofwat ruling on spending plans and bill increases.
Cornish Village Stops Paying Water Bills Over Sewage
Cornish villagers join growing movement refusing to pay water bills over sewage crisis, citing profiteering and environmental damage.
South East Water CEO Forgoes Bonus After Outages Criticised
South East Water CEO David Hinton forgoes bonus after water outages in Kent and Sussex left thousands without supply, facing MP criticism.
Charity Takes Minister to Court Over Thames Water
River Action sues environment secretary over failure to publish policy on nationalising failing water firms like Thames Water.
Croatia Falls in EU Water Quality Rankings
Croatia, famous for its crystal-clear Adriatic waters, has dropped from 5th to 12th in the EU bathing water quality rankings, with only 86.2% rated excellent.
David Thewlis and Jason Watkins to Star in Channel 4's 'Dirty Business'
David Thewlis, Jason Watkins lead Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business' about water company scandal and sewage pollution.
Emergency Water Bans Imposed in Southeast UK Amid Heatwave
Southern Water imposes hosepipe ban for 1 million; Thames Water warns of similar measures as England faces driest July since 1911.
Schiff Demands Answers Over Vance Lake Water Level Change
Senator Schiff demands answers over USACE altering Ohio lake water level for Vance's birthday boating trip.
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