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Delhi's Reclaimed Water Policy: Farmhouses to pay ₹10,000/acre monthly for treated water use

Delhi plans to charge farmhouses ₹10,000 monthly for treated water use. Construction sites over 500 sqm must use reclaimed water for dust suppression. The policy aims for 100% reclaimed water use for non-potable needs by 2036. This initiative seeks to reduce groundwater extraction significantly. A master plan and ADB funding…

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In 190 years, England witnesses driest month, now Britain usually known for its unpredictable wet weather faces third drought in five years

Britain is now ‌experiencing a ⁠flash drought ⁠caused by a combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater levels continue to decline ⁠while the continued hot and dry conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires, the government said.

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Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, UK government says

Nearly three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought conditions. This severe situation stems from prolonged dry weather and higher temperatures this year. Forty-five million people live in drought areas, and twenty-seven million face water use restrictions. Rivers and groundwater levels continue to decline, increasing wildfire risks. Heat has also impacted…

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Residents rage over hosepipe ban from company responsible for years of sewage spills

Angry residents say they will not be complying with the ban due to the price they pay for water, while others raised the company’s poor record on sewage spills

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Kyrgyzstan's 2021 water crisis inspired a plan using helicopters to spray coal dust on mountain snow to release water for drought-stricken farms

Kyrgyzstan considered scattering coal dust on snow to accelerate melting during a 2021 water shortage. This idea aimed to increase river flows but carried significant environmental risks. Dark particles absorb more sunlight, causing snow to melt faster, a scientifically proven effect. However, accelerating melt does not guarantee increased usable water…

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China spent decades moving water across a continent. The world's largest diversion project now serves 185 million people

In 2002, China's State Council formally approved construction of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, an engineering undertaking designed to move water from the relatively water-rich Yangtze River basin in the south to the chronically dry cities and farmland of northern China, including Beijing. More than two decades later, the project…

The Times of India

Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills

CEO’s pay packet surges to £791,000 as union says public ‘sick of obscene pay’ and bosses ‘feathering own nests’

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Texas teen is rushed to the hospital after a shower covered in chemical burns, only for doctors to say there is something wrong with the water

The Logans aren’t the only people clashing with the city over the water.

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Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency completed more than 10,000 checks of water company assets in the past year

The Independent UK

Troubled waters: How the UK’s water companies became a national disgrace

Outages in Kent and Sussex this week became the latest in a long list of breakdowns in the UK’s creaking water system. Harry Cockburn asks how Britain can solve its utilities crisis

The Independent UK

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

AAP

‘It’s a shambles’: Anger grows at South East Water CEO as thousands without water ‘until at least the weekend’

‘Not only is the infrastructure depleted, but the leadership is rubbish,’ local MP says

The Independent UK

South East Water outage - everything you need to know as thousands impacted

Residents in Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone are among those affected by disruptions to their water supply

Evening Standard

Tap water now safe for thousands of Kent residents after recent ‘boil notice’

Around 24,000 homes and businesses were affected by water quality issues

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IDEXX Surpasses Earnings Expectations, Justifying Premium Valuation

Pet healthcare is witnessing a surge in demand as more households prioritize their pets’ well-being, driving companies in this sector to outperform expectations. This trend is reflected in IDEXX Laboratories Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:IDXX) recent financial results, showcasing significant growth and revised earnings guidance.

The Independent UK

Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister

The communications, energy and data infrastructure sectors are all required to notify the investment security unit of certain business deals.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer backs Environment Secretary Steve Reed after Feargal Sharkey urges him to quit over water scandal

Former Undertones frontman turned environmental campaigner accused Steve Reed of having ‘no control’ over the water industry

Evening Standard

Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

Lawrence Gosden was awarded £691,000 as part of a long-term incentive plan this year on top of his £687,000 fixed pay, the firm’s annual report said.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers

The Greens had a poor election. They lost three of their four lower house seats including that of their leader Adam Bandt. This despite their overall vote remaining mostly steady. But they did retain all their Senate spots – though later they lost a senator through her defection to Labor…

Evening Standard

Water firms would be foolish to increase salaries to get around bonus ban – Reed

Six firms have been banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses under new rules that came into force on Friday.

Evening Standard

Thames Water creditors warn of "short and closing window" to agree rescue deal

A group of more than 100 creditors holding £13 billion of Thames Water debt said time is running out

MarketBeat

DuPont’s Electronics Spinoff: The Start of Something Big

DuPont initially sought to split into 3 public companies, but will instead keep the Water division and speed up the spin-off of its Electronic division in Nov

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3 Water Stocks Tapping into a $1 Trillion Industry

Considering the critical need for effective water management, filtration, and treatment, the market growth of the water industry in the future is unstoppable. Hence, investors could consider fundamentally sound water stocks such as York Water (YORW), Pure Cycle (PCYO), and Consolidated Water (CWCO) tapping into the $1 trillion industry. Keep…

Evening Standard

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

Regulators have allowed water firms to raise bills significantly over the next five years. PA news agency asks why, and explains what happens next.

AAP

Mobile fix for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

A mobile treatment system will be installed at a key water filtration plant as authorities rush to bring levels of PFAS chemicals in line with new standards.

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