Scotland – more areas move into water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues
More parts of Scotland have moved into water scarcity following another week of exceptionally dry weather, with several areas now close to Significant Scarcity.
Environment Agency consults on proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights and its proposed decision-making framework.
Environment Agency report warns of widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning that England will experience worse levels of drought next year if this winter is drier than normal.
Severn Trent applies for drought permit to allow it to continue abstraction from River Derwent this winter
Severn Trent Water is applying to the Environment Agency (EA) for a Drought Permit which will allow it to continue to abstract water from the River Derwent this winter.
National Drought Group warns drought expected to continue through autumn despite recent rain
The National Drought Group (NDG) is warning that the current drought is far from over and is expected to continue through autumn - despite the recent rain.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency puts further abstraction licence restrictions in place
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has put further abstraction licence restrictions in place as more of eastern Scotland reaches Significant Scarcity.
West Country’s biggest water users turn to disused china clay pits to create additional water sources
The West Country’s biggest water users are turning to their disused china clay pits and repurposing them to create additional water sources.
Cambridge Water backs council-led Greater Cambridge Chalk Stream Project
The Greater Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, funded by Cambridge City Council, Cambridge Water (part of South Staffordshire Plc), Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), Anglian Water and the Hobson Conduit Trust, marks a major milestone in the protection and restoration of some of the UK’s most fragile and rare ecosystems.
Affinity Water publishes final Water Resources Management Plan 2024
Affinity Water has published its final Water Resources Management Plan 2024 (WRMP24) following approval by the Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed.
Thames Water begins new water quality trial to support London drought resilience proposals
Thames Water has started a new water quality trial to safeguard drinking water supplies to millions of households and businesses across London.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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