Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, has been working with Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on the completion of its new forward-thinking surface water drainage system to support the regeneration of the area and to ensure the drainage system is more resilient to cope with the effects of climate change.

New research suggests that while two thirds of people are happy with the water services they receive, only around a third of customers would trust their water company to fix a problem quickly. In addition, only around a quarter think companies act in the interests of people and the environment. 

In conjunction with World Water Day, the United Nations has published the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR), UN-Water’s flagship report on water and sanitation issues, which is focussed on a different theme each year.

The National Infrastructure Commission is warning that the government is at risk of failing to deliver the aims of its National Infrastructure Strategy unless it picks up the pace with detailed policy design and implementation.

Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission Sir John Armitt, has highlighted the need for honesty with the public about the costs of big shifts needed to deliver the transition to a lower carbon economy – and the costs of inaction.

Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Sir James Bevan is warning that the water crisis a ticking time bomb - with issues including water quality, population growth, water shortages and climate change.