The £1bn impact of Welsh Water on the Welsh economy The not-for-profit company's direct and indirect contribution has been revealed Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2023
Time to turn the tide on water mismanagement Letters: Readers respond to a long read on how drought could end up being the next pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023
Fresh warning of sewage discharges at four of Northumberland's most popular beaches Northumbrian Water has said the beaches bathing waters are rated excellent in terms of water quality Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023
Hibs-daft Scottish Water grandad retires after 'being a part of Edinburgh’s history' The 66-year-old has said that he has enjoyed playing his part in creating Edinburgh history and even admitted to using his old local yard as his private Hibs parking space. Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023
Thousands of households will get help to pay their water bills - see who is eligible Those found eligible for the support will receive a three-month "charge free" period - this equates to a discount of around £100 to £120 based on an average Welsh Water bill Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023
Edinburgh areas affected by water supply issues after pipe bursts in Morningside Over the weekend there were water supply issues in both EH9 and EH10 postcodes which includes Blackford, Newington, the Grange, Fairmilehead, Hillend, Comiston and Buckstone. Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023
Water companies feel the heat as commercial bans loom in dry summer Suppliers may be forced to cut large-scale usage by businesses amid fears of a repeat of last year’s heatwave The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023
Scottish Government grants 'exceptional measures' to maintain water supply on Skye EXCEPTIONAL measures have been granted to maintain public water supply on Skye due to the prolonged period of dry weather. The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2023
Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? Restrictions announced amid water shortage All violators may be subject to a £1,000 punishment after June 26. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023
Scotland facing serious water shortage with Glasgow among regions impacted Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency with weekend rain doing little to help low water levels. Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 2023
Scotland warned to brace itself for significant water shortage RAIN over the weekend will do little to rejuvenate Scotland’s low water levels as an environmental agency has warned the country could face… The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
United Utilities confirm stance on hosepipe bans for Merseyside The water company said there are no plans in place for a ban on Merseyside Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2023
Heatwave sparks hosepipe ban affecting 2 million customers Kent and Sussex residents hit with ban amid record demand for drinking water The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
First Minister calls for responsible water use amid low reservoir levels Most Scotland’s water reservoirs are at low levels following the current heatwave across the country... The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023 Thousands left without water forcing school closures in south east The heatwave has caused shortages in villages with MP calling on water company to despatch more emergency supplies
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023 Four schools in East Sussex forced to close due to water shortages Criticism of South East Water mounts as local people accuse it of failing to invest in infrastructure
Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023 Frustrated Dumbarton councillor writes to Scottish Water over Posties Park delays Plans have been in place aimed at regenerating the Levenside venue into a state-of-the-art athletics track since 2016 – but have been hit by a string of delays and setbacks.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 Yorkshire Water boss’s decision to forgo bonus labelled ‘hollow’ by union Nicola Shaw, who made the announcement due to public anger over sewage in rivers, is in line for a windfall of more than £1m from her previous role
Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2023 Major fears for Loch Ness as water levels fall to lowest since the records began The agency said in May the Loch Ness area had been one of the driest in the UK, and Inverness had received just a third of its usual long-term average rainfall.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2023 Concern over low water levels in Loch Ness amid dry weather Concern has been raised about the water levels of Loch Ness and the River Ness amid the protracted dry spell affecting Scotland and the UK.
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023 Beloved Scots rivers and lochs hit with water scarcity warnings amid dry weather Loch Maree, Loch Ness and the River Ness have had water shortage warnings ramped up with most of the country on alert.
Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2023 Messages to pet owners and over water use amid 29C heatwave in Nottinghamshire Households should use water wisely this summer
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023 New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023 Humza Yousaf calls on public to 'reduce water use' amid unusually dry weather People and businesses are being urged to use water carefully as dry weather conditions are expected to persist and water demand is rising.
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Cardiff reservoirs that were saved for the city after a bitter planning row are to finally reopen Llanishen and Lisvane reservoirs have been restored by Welsh Water after they were drained by an American-owned power giant during a decade-long planning battle