Further water bans ‘being considered across England as supplies continue to run low’ A ban on non-essential water use could be imposed this month, leaked documents reveal Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2022
Water firms consider bans on filling public pools and car washing to fight drought Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal water firms are considering drastic measures to combat drought The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
Sydney north shore residents face third day without water after main bursts Sydney Water apologises to residents of Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs for water supply and traffic issues The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022
'Record-breaking' rain needed to help parts of UK recover after summer The Met Office says it may take some time before some areas can 'recharge' following the heatwaves Wales Online · Sep 8, 2022
Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer The South of England was amongst the driest regions of the UK, where four of the six water companies currently implementing hosepipe bans are located. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Stark images show huge Edinburgh reservoir completely drained after dry summer One of the main reservoirs within the Pentlands has had its water levels lowered considerably to benefit other nearby sources, with the dry summer also playing a huge role Edinburgh Live · Sep 8, 2022
Eustice defends ‘utter failure’ of efforts to cut raw sewage discharges in England Environment secretary responds to criticism of plan to stop ‘literal shit being pumped into rivers and seas’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
Facing 'dead pool' risk, California braces for painful water cuts from Colorado River LOS ANGELES — California water districts are under growing pressure to shoulder substantial water cutbacks as the federal government pushes for urgent solutions to prevent the Colorado River's badly depleted reservoirs from reaching dangerously low levels. Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022
'No concerns' over Welsh reservoir despite low water levels Locals have been reassured after some spotted low water levels at Pentwyn reservoir Wales Online · Sep 5, 2022
Swimmers urged to stay away from water at six Welsh beaches as pollution warning issued Swimming is not being advised at six beaches in west Wales Wales Online · Sep 5, 2022
The 'yuck factor' pushes a premier towards desalination yet again, but history suggests recycled water's time has come A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth. The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022
Claim 420 Severn Trent sewage pipes may be pumping filth into our rivers and seas However, Severn Trent said the interpretation of the data was not accurate. Nottingham Post · Aug 31, 2022
Investigation finds hundreds of pipes 'could be dumping sewage illegally' including more than 60 in the North East 61 of more than 870 pipes which could be operating without permits are under the control of Northumbrian Water Chronicle Live · Aug 30, 2022
Rivers worldwide are running dry – here's why and what we can do about it Rivers around the world have been drying up recently. The Loire in France broke records in mid-August for its low water levels, while photos circulating online show the mighty Danube, Rhine, Yangtze and Colorado rivers all but reduced to trickles. The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022
Bristol Post · Aug 30, 2022 Drought confirmed in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and rest of South West It follows five consecutive months of below-average rainfall
The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2022 How Scotland's water compares with England as sewage spills spark disgust down south How Scotland's water compares with England as sewage spills spark outrage and disgust south of the Border
Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022 Irish Water issues hosepipe ban for West Cork as supplies under 'severe stress' There have been 'unprecedented low' rainfall levels and increased demand in the area recently
Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022 Hundreds of pipes ‘could be dumping sewage illegally’, investigation finds Welsh Water was found to have 184 sewage discharge pipes without permits
Wales Online · Aug 28, 2022 People 'must expect to drink water from sewage plants to save our supplies' Environment Agency proposes that toilet water be deposited into rivers near treatment plants so it can be collected and processed
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 Britons need to be ‘less squeamish’ about drinking water from sewage, says agency head Environment Agency chief calls for new attitudes to conserve water and avoid droughts
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022 Water companies are considering system to turn sewage into drinking water to avert shortages People will need to be ‘less squeamish’ about where Britain’s drinking water comes from, the Environment Agency chief said
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022 Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan Defra said it is launching the ‘largest infrastructure programme in water company history to crack down on sewage spills and end pollution’.
Insider UK · Aug 26, 2022 Farmers given water scarcity warning by watchdog Regulator warns that the Tyne catchment in East Lothian has reached “significant scarcity” levels
Zenger · Aug 26, 2022 Man Keeps Over 1,500 Gallons Of Rainwater In His Backyard The gardener noticed droughts in the U.K. were getting more intense and became inspired by his vacations to Europe.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2022 Petition launched against water being moved from Wales to drought-hit England THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition in protest of water being transferred from Wales to drought-hit areas of England.