A cutting edge bio-technology system is being tested by Highways England to improve water quality around a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Devon.

The Environment Agency is reiterating its warnings over deteriorating water quality and diminishing resources in the face of population growth and climate change in its latest reports on the state of water resources, water quality, air quality and soil in England.

A complex water quality challenge is on the horizon for utilities as more becomes known about micro-pollutants, customers acquire the means to carry out analysis at the kitchen tap and the downward pressure on cost remains.

The Government has published the first progress report reviewing its 25 Year Environment Plan for the period January 2018 to March 2019.

The Environment Agency has resumed seasonal water quality testing at more than 400 popular bathing waters across England.

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding the first oral evidence session in its current inquiry into the use of toxic chemicals in everyday products.

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs and Health and Safety Executive has published new guidance from the UK Government to businesses that use chemicals on the actions they should take now to minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. 

Ofwat’s latest reports on water companies’ service, delivery and financial performance over 2017-18 show that customer satisfaction has risen but sector performance deteriorated with a number of failures on performance commitments, including leakage, water quality and water supply interruptions.

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has flagged up a raft of concerns over the possibility of deteriorating water quality, growing nitrate pollution and inadequate monitoring after the UK leaves the European Union.

The Welsh Assembly is introducing new regulations covering the whole of Wales to protect water quality from agricultural pollution.