Environment Agency starts bathing water sampling at 155 Devon and Cornwall beaches
Environment Agency sampling of bathing waters at Devon and Cornwall's 155 monitored beaches has started and will run through until the end of September.
Southern Water gets ready for start of bathing water season on 15 May
A giant countdown clock is on display in Southern Water’s Operational Control Centre – ticking down the days until the start of the Environment Agency’s bathing water season.
Government sets out plans to reform bathing water regulations
The government has set out plans to reform the bathing water regulations, saying that the reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons.
Government welcomes Office for Environmental Protection’s review of implementation of Bathing Water Regulations in England
The government has welcomed the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) review of the implementation of the current Bathing Water Regulations 2013 in England, saying that the OEP recommendations are aligned with the government’s proposed reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013. The OEP published its review in November 2024.
New study reports high levels of bacteria found in London's third longest river
Untreated sewage discharges and unpermitted outfalls have caused dangerously high levels of bacteria to be found at multiple sites across a nine-mile stretch of the River Roding, London’s third longest river, a new study by environmental charity Thames21 and The River Roding Trust has found.
SEPA reports record number of Excellent Bathing Waters in Scotland for 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is reporting that in 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications. A further 10% will meet the Sufficient standard.
Water UK launches world-first interactive storm overflows map - all of England’s 14,000+ storm overflows covered
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has launched an interactive map showing the operation of every single storm overflow in England.
Defra and Welsh Government launch new consultation on plans to reform bathing water regulations
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh Government have today launched a new consultation on proposals to reform the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
Exmouth Beach closed after sewage leak from South West Water Maer Road pumping station CSO
South West Water has now completed a temporary repair to a burst sewer pipe at its Maer Road pumping station which resulted in raw sewage spilling into the sea off Exmouth beach from its Maer rocks Combined Sewer Overflow.
Blue Green Algae samples exceeded WHO limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere
Just weeks before the school holidays began in the Lake District, Blue Green Algae samples exceeded World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere, according to campaigning organisation Save Windermere.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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