Southern Water launches 2nd real-time water quality testing buoy off Hayling Island
Southern Water has launched a real-time water quality testing buoy off Hayling Island. This is the second water quality buoy the water company has launched this summer, with the other one off Tankerton shore.
Surfers Against Sewage flags up 60 live sewage pollution warnings in place at 4pm yesterday
The Surfers Against Sewage campaign group has reported that 60 live sewage pollution warnings were in place – and flagged up on the SAS interactive map – at 4pm yesterday afternoon.
OEP launches investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows by Ofwat, Environment Agency and Defra
The Office for Environmental (OEP) has announced that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Defra Secretary of State in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in England.
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee to question Environment Secretary on water quality, biodiversity and other issues
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is set to question the Environment Secretary this week on water quality, biodiversity and other issues as part of its inquiry into The environmental protection policies of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
UV disinfection added to 3 Yorkshire Water treatment works to improve water quality on river Wharfe
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection measures have been added to Yorkshire Water’s treatment works at Draughton and Beamsley to help improve water quality at the designated bathing water area in Ilkley and the river Wharfe.
Irish Water and NI Water - €4.9m joint EU water quality project draws to a close
A major cross-border water quality project between Irish Water and NI Water funded under EU’s INTERREG VA programme drew to a close last week with the Source to Tap conference which took place at Fermanagh’s Lough Erne Resort.
Environment Agency starts regular water quality testing as bathing water season begins for 2022
The bathing water season started on 15 May in England with the Environment Agency carrying out regular testing of water quality at designated bathing sites until the end of September.
Severn Trent and Anglian Water offer farmers funding options to protect rivers and the environment
As part of their Get River Positive commitments to protect rivers and the environment, water companies Severn Trent and Anglian Water have launched a new support package to encourage regenerative farming practices.
United Utilities selects six new tech firms for Innovation Lab 4
United Utilities has announced the six winners of its highly respected global tech-hunt for bright new ideas with all but one of the companies from across the UK and the other from Israel.
South West Water - next stage in Environment Strategy will frontload and accelerate investment
South West has outlined the next stage in its Environment Strategy, WaterFit - accelerating and expanding plans to protect and enhance the South West’s water for future generations.