Environment Agency says 87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law
The Environment Agency has published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England - 87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
Government sets out plans to reform bathing water regulations
The government has set out plans to reform the bathing water regulations, saying that the reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that the Government is to consult on the creation of 27 new designated swimming spots across England, with members of the public invited to have their say before the consultation closes on 10 March.
Four new bathing sites to get green light to receive bathing water status from May
Water Minister Rebecca Pow has announced.that four swimming spots in England are being designated as bathing waters ahead of the warmer months and will soon benefit from regular water quality monitoring.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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