Ofwat sets out next steps to regulate water companies' environmental incentives to support water efficient new homes
Following on from its conclusions on developer charges and incentives in October 2021, Ofwat has now published a review of the environmental incentives water companies offer to developers to support more water efficient new homes.
Environment Agency says all of England’s South West region now in drought
The Environment Agency has confirmed that all of the South West of England is now in drought following some of the driest conditions in nearly 90 years.
EA Chief calls for "complete gear change" in how water companies and water users think about how they use water
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has said that “a complete gear change is needed” for how water companies and all water users, from farmers to households, think about how they use water and understand its fundamental value.
Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban for London and Thames Valley will start next week
Thames Water has today confirmed that the Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will come into effect across London and the Thames Valley at 00:01 BST, 24 August 2022.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced this morning that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August
Essex & Suffolk Water asks customers to cut back on water use as drought confirmed across Essex and Suffolk
Essex & Suffolk Water is appealing for customers specifically in Essex and London Boroughs to cut back on water use following official confirmation on Friday August 12 by the Environment Agency of drought status across the East Anglia and London.
South West Water declares hosepipe ban
South West Water is asking customers to reduce non-essential water usage across Cornwall and parts of North Devon through a Temporary Use Ban, otherwise known as a hosepipe ban, after the biggest drought since 1935 was officially declared in 8 areas across England last Friday.
Environment Secretary meets with water company chiefs to discuss drought measures
The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies yesterday to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather and the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Welsh Water introduces hosepipe ban to protect Pembrokeshire’s water supplies and environment
Welsh Water is introducing a hosepipe ban to protect Pembrokeshire’s water supplies and environment.