NI Water – support for farmers delivers results for water quality in Co Armagh
Farmers and landowners across more than 80 hectares of Co Armagh have taken part in a scheme spearheaded by NI Water to improve the quality of raw water in a key Co Armagh catchment which has successfully concluded.
United Utilities starts £48 million AMP8 sewer network upgrade in Moor Pool, Knutsford
United Utilities has started work on a £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford.
Office for Environmental Protection identifies possible failures by DEFRA and EA to comply with key laws on water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has confirmed that it has identified possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency (EA) to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve the quality of our rivers, lakes and seas.
South East Water lifts precautionary boil water notice for 24,000 customers
On 12th December 2025 South East Water lifted the instruction to boil tap water before use for 24,000 households and businesses in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
Public Accounts Committee criticises Government for disappointing response to PAC report on water regulation
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has sharply criticised the Government for “disappointing” responses to the recent PAC report on water regulation.
New Earthwatch Europe report shows Thames river basin has worst water quality in UK
A new report from environmental NGO Earthwatch Europe suggests that the Thames river basin district has the worst water quality in the UK, with 81% of measurements showing unacceptable levels of nutrient pollution, despite the Thames Tideway Tunnel becoming fully operational in February of this year.
Peatland restoration resumes on Dartmoor as South West Water-led Partnership launches new season of work
The South West Peatland Partnership is gearing up to start its 2025/26 peatland restoration season on Dartmoor, continuing work to restore and protect the peat of the globally significant landscape.
Yorkshire Water gets planning approval for £1.4 million wetland at Bellerby treatment works
Yorkshire Water is set to construct a new wetland south of its existing wastewater treatment works in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council.
Scottish Water progresses research into work on peatland restoration
Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to gather data to show the impact of the peatland restoration work on water quality and carbon capture
Natural Resources Wales releases new water quality data on health of Wales’s waters
New water quality data published by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on phosphorus levels in Welsh Special Area of Conservation (SAC) rivers shows small improvements, while interim water quality classifications for Welsh rivers hold steady.