Category : Water


Arizona Town Sinking Due to Groundwater Over-Pumping

The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.

Vast Undersea Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off UK Coast

Scientists have mapped a colossal, previously hidden freshwater aquifer nestled deep beneath the seafloor off the British coast, a discovery that could revolutionise the nation's approach to drought resilience and drinking water supplies.

Banish Limescale With 29p Kitchen Staple

Discover the incredibly easy and cheap hack using white vinegar to remove stubborn limescale from your taps and showerheads without harsh chemicals.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package

Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.

Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.

Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms

Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern

Children killed fetching water in Gaza strike

A tragic Israeli airstrike in Gaza claims the lives of children and adults collecting water. The attack highlights the dire humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the region.

Drought reveals submerged 19th-century bridge in Yorkshire

A historic 19th-century bridge, normally submerged, has been fully exposed at Broomhead Reservoir in South Yorkshire as water levels plummet due to prolonged drought conditions, revealing a piece of forgotten industrial heritage.

Townsville Crematorium Spills Human Remains Into Neighbour's Home

A Townsville family is facing a nightmare after a catastrophic failure at a neighbouring crematorium released a flood of contaminated water, containing human waste and liquefied remains, into their garden and home, sparking a major health investigation.

UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears

Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Urgent Warning: Why Water Left in Your Car is Poisonous

A vital public health alert reveals the hidden danger of drinking from plastic water bottles left in warm cars. Experts explain how heat triggers a toxic chemical reaction, leading to severe long-term health risks including cancer and fertility issues.

Dehydration: The Silent Signs & How To Hydrate

Are you chronically dehydrated without knowing it? Discover the crucial signs your body needs more than just water, the vital role of electrolytes, and expert tips for optimal hydration to boost your health and energy levels.

Welsh Water fined £40m for data misreporting

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.

Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences

Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia

Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis

Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.

Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe

Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

Gaza Paralysis Outbreak Linked to Water Crisis

The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in acute flaccid paralysis cases in Gaza, linking the outbreak to a severe public health emergency caused by contaminated water and collapsing sanitation.

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