Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban for London and Thames Valley will start next week
Thames Water has today confirmed that the Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will come into effect across London and the Thames Valley at 00:01 BST, 24 August 2022.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced this morning that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August
Essex & Suffolk Water asks customers to cut back on water use as drought confirmed across Essex and Suffolk
Essex & Suffolk Water is appealing for customers specifically in Essex and London Boroughs to cut back on water use following official confirmation on Friday August 12 by the Environment Agency of drought status across the East Anglia and London.
Ofwat confirms new open access competition for innovators and seeks to extend £200m Innovation Fund to 2030
Ofwat, the economic regulator of water services in England and Wales, has announced a new “open access” competition for innovators as its £200 million Innovation Fund evolves to encourage more diverse ideas to transform water services for customers, the environment and society.
South West Water declares hosepipe ban
South West Water is asking customers to reduce non-essential water usage across Cornwall and parts of North Devon through a Temporary Use Ban, otherwise known as a hosepipe ban, after the biggest drought since 1935 was officially declared in 8 areas across England last Friday.
Environment Secretary meets with water company chiefs to discuss drought measures
The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies yesterday to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather and the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Yorkshire Water bolsters leakage drive - dry ground is causing pipes to fracture more easily
Yorkshire Water has increased resources in its networks, leakage and repair teams, in order to save water from leaky pipes.
Thames Water to announce hosepipe ban
Thames Water has issued a statement informing its 15 million customers to prepare for water restrictions.
Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Wales, central and southern England
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.
New research study warns climate change and population growth reducing resilience of UK wastewater infrastructure
A new research study is warning that climate change and increasing populations could be drastically reducing the resilience of wastewater infrastructure in the UK.