Iran's Water Crisis Deepens as Dam Levels Plummet
Water levels in Mashhad's dams fall below 3% as Iran faces severe drought, with officials warning of cuts and potential evacuation of Tehran.
Category : Water
10-Tonne Fatberg Removed From West London Sewer
A 10-tonne fatberg of congealed fat and wet wipes broke a Chelsea sewer, costing Thames Water £400,000 to repair.
England Faces Extreme Drought Emergency In 2024
England faces extreme drought in 2024 with emergency plans being drawn up by government and water companies as reservoirs drop to critical levels.
Tunbridge Wells Water Crisis Enters Sixth Day
Tunbridge Wells faces sixth day without water as South East Water blames freezing weather; schools and businesses shut, residents struggle.
Couple's Water Usage War Divides Guardian Readers
A couple argues over water usage: Peter monitors consumption to cut bills, while Winnie feels policed. Guardian readers weigh in.
South East Water CEO to Step Down After Kent and Sussex Supply Outages
South East Water CEO David Hinton to step down after supply outages in Kent and Sussex, following chair's resignation and MP criticism.
Boil Water Notice For 24,000 Homes In Kent
South East Water issues boil water notice for 24,000 homes in Kent after water quality issues recur; water restored but must be boiled.
MP Demands Water Boss Resigns Over Tunbridge Wells Crisis
MP Mike Martin calls for South East Water CEO David Hinton to resign after three-day water outage in Tunbridge Wells, affecting 23,000 properties.
Thames Water warns nationalisation likely if creditor talks fail
Thames Water warns of potential nationalisation if creditor talks fail, as it reports £1.6bn annual loss and rising debt.
Sewage Spills Twice as Bad in UK National Parks as Outside, Report Finds
Sewage spills in UK national parks are twice as bad as outside, with 254,808 hours of pollution in 2024, campaigners say.
Burnham's Public Ownership Plans for Water and Energy
Andy Burnham aims to bring water and energy under public control if he becomes PM, a move that could cost billions but reduce bills. Critics warn of taxpayer burden.
Major Incident Declared as 30,000 Homes Without Water in Kent and Sussex
Major incident declared after 30,000 homes in Kent and Sussex left without water due to cold weather and Storm Goretti; schools closed.
Woman Dies in Strinesdale Reservoir Tragedy
Woman dies after getting into difficulty at Strinesdale Reservoir in Manchester; police say no suspicious circumstances.
Toxic Chromium Plume Spreads Onto Native Land in New Mexico
A toxic chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has spread onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding safety limits and raising health concerns.
Massive Data Centres Strain Australia's Drinking Water
Data centres in Sydney and Melbourne are projected to consume vast amounts of drinking water, raising concerns about sustainability and resource strain.
Labour MPs Slam Thames Water for £2.5m Bonuses Amid Crisis
27 Labour MPs demand Thames Water claw back £2.5m in executive bonuses and scrap future payouts amid pollution and debt crisis.
Uniqlo Billionaire's Hawaii Golf Courses Drain Water Amid Drought
Uniqlo billionaire's Kapalua golf courses use potable water amid drought, losing PGA event and sparking legal battles over irrigation.
Dozens Rescued After Burst Water Main Floods North London Street
Dozens rescued by firefighters after burst water main floods Caledonian Road in Islington, north London. No injuries reported.
South East Water Admits Failure In Handling Water Outages
South East Water failed to communicate during winter outages, leaving tens of thousands without water; CCW report finds fewer than 10% satisfied.
Raw Sewage Spill Closes Cornwall Beaches Health Alert Issued
Sewage spills close Cornwall beaches; health alerts issued across England and Wales after heavy rainfall causes storm overflows.
Sydney Beaches Contaminated With Dangerous Faecal Levels
Sydney beaches face dangerous faecal contamination after floods, with red alerts at Tamarama and Bronte; swimmers urged to stay ashore.
UK Faces Water Shortages in Five Regions by 2030
UK faces water shortages in five regions by 2030 due to population growth and climate change, with solutions like reservoirs and desalination under debate.
Kent council leader demands resignations over water crisis
Kent council leader calls for resignations at South East Water as thousands remain without supplies and regulators investigate.
Scottish Water Calls for Ban on Plastic Wet Wipes Amid Blockage Crisis
Scottish Water calls for ban on plastic wet wipes, citing 36,000 blockages yearly and environmental damage. Campaign urges consumers to bin all wipes.
The Complex and Lengthy Process of Sinkhole Repairs in Urban Areas
Sinkhole repairs, especially in cities like Philadelphia, involve intricate steps due to ageing pipe infrastructure, making the process complex and time-consuming for authorities.
Tunbridge Wells water crisis: 18,000 homes dry for days after chemical error
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO
Vet's Winter Warning: Dog Dehydration Searches Soar 144%
Vets urge dog owners to boost pet hydration this winter as
Private Well Owners Face Silent Threat from 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
Millions of Americans relying on private wells remain dangerously unaware of PFAS contamination, with limited state testing and costly cleanup leaving households vulnerable.
Kent Water Crisis: Thousands Still Without Supply After Latest Outages
Thousands of Kent residents endure water supply issues after multiple failures by South East Water. Bottled water stations deployed as regulator investigates. Read the latest.
15-Hour Downpour Forecast for Merseyside
Merseyside braces for a 15-hour downpour starting Sunday evening, with heavy rain and potential thunderstorms expected throughout the week.
Page 7 of 7