Environment Agency issues drought permit to Severn Trent to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs
The Environment Agency has approved a drought permit application to help refill Carsington and Ogston reservoirs, Derbyshire - the permit enables Severn Trent Water to secure public water supplies, should below-average rainfall continue.
VolkerStevin Infra set to abstract water for hydraulic fracturing as part of Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm Project
VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract water for hydraulic fracturing as part of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm Project.
West Berkshire District Council seeks water abstraction licence for River Kennet
West Berkshire District Council has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract water from the River Kennet - one of England's most important chalk streams.
United Utilities fined £800,000 for illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water
United Utilities has been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water from boreholes in Lancashire following a prosecution by the Environment Agency.
Experts on National Drought Group warn action on preparing for drought must remain
As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for the rest of summer and autumn, it confirmed this week.
Environment Agency grants Severn Trent drought permit for Derwent Valley
The Environment Agency (EA) has accepted Severn Trent’s request for a drought permit for the Derwent Valley – the water company made an application to the EA on 3rd October.
Environment Agency increases abstraction licence charges – first time in ten years
The Environment Agency (EA) has increased its abstraction licence charges –the first time the EA has raised the cost of licences in ten years.
Environment Agency consults on proposed abstraction charges to safeguard water supplies
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the way licence holders are charged to abstract water from the environment.
Environment Agency acts to return 3bn litres of water to environment via stricter abstraction limits to protect Norfolk habitats
The Environment Agency has announced changes to water abstraction licences held by 20 businesses in the Ant Valley on the Norfolk Broads which will see plants, fish, birds and other animals benefit from up to three billion litres of water being returned to the environment.
Environment Agency warns over developing drought in Cam and Ely Ouse river catchment
The Environment Agency has announced that the prolonged dry weather in the Cam and Ely Ouse river catchment means it has moved into a period of developing drought.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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