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.
South East Water announces temporary hosepipe ban for customers in Kent and Sussex
South East Water has announced a Temporary Use Ban – commonly known as a hosepipe ban - for its customers in Kent and Sussex.
Competition & Markets Authority launches investigations into 3 fashion brands over ‘green’ claims
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched new investigations into 3 fashion brands - ASOS, Boohoo and Asda - over ‘green’ claims.
Southern Water announces hosepipe ban for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Southern Water has announced the introduction of a Temporary Use Ban (TUB) for its customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – commonly known as a hosepipe ban.
Environment Agency convenes National Drought Group as public asked to use water wisely
Yesterday the Environment Agency convened a meeting of the National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from Environment Agency, government, water companies, Water UK, the NFU and environmental protection groups including the Angling Trust and Rivers Trust.
National Drought Group meets this morning as Environment Agency warns over drought risk for England
The National Drought Group is meeting this morning as the Environment Agency is warning that parts of England could enter “drought” status due to the prolonged dry weather and record temperatures.