World Economic Forum warns 4 out of 5 top global risks in 2019 related to climate change
A new report from the World Economic Forum is warning that environmental degradation is the long-term risk that defines our age, with four of the top five most impactful global risks in 2019 related to climate change.
Thames Water profits down and leakage performance hit by extreme weather
This year's ‘Beast from the East’ freeze thaw and prolonged summer heatwave has had what is described as an “enduring impact” on leakage for Thames Water, despite the utility's best repair performance in 10 years.
CCWater warns water firms cannot afford repeat of Beast from the East failures
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is warning that some water companies could be “skating on thin ice” unless they are better prepared to meet the needs of all consumers during any major disruption to water supplies.
Met Office extreme weather data shows UK heatwaves duration doubled in last 50 years
A new report by the Met Office which reveals further details about changes in the UK’s climate since the 1960 shows that heatwaves in the UK are lasting twice as long as they did 50 years ago.
Nearly three quarters of customers hit by Beast from the East left without alternative emergency water supplies
A report published today by the Consumer Council for Water to coincide with the publication of Ofwat’s review of the Beast from the East disruption says nearly three quarters of households and businesses that were off supply did not receive any alternative emergency supplies of water.
Ofwat to review water companies' response to recent supply interruptions
Ofwat has announced it will conduct a review of the water supply issues experienced by customers across England and Wales during the recent severe weather conditions.
Water regulator criticises water companies' response to extreme weather
The water industry regulator Ofwat has strongly criticised some of the water companies for leaving some customers “high and dry” in the face of ongoing water supply issues resulting from this week’s extreme weather.
Thousands of homes without water as pipes burst in freezing temperatures
Thousands of homes across the UK have been left without water as pipes burst as a result of the thaw which has followed freezing temperatures.
Fixed network monitoring could be key to driving leakage reduction in the water sector
In the first in a series of Expert Focus articles on technology-led solutions which can drive down leakage, Kevin Brook, Sales Director at Primayer examines the advantages of fixed networks - the results, the economics and the technology - compared with traditional approaches.
Environment Agency warns climate change means more frequent flooding
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change means intense bouts of flooding are set to become more frequent.