A new survey has revealed that the “vast majority” of Brits have no idea how much water they use each day - 46% believe their household uses under 20 litres a day when the true figure is closer to 142 litres per person per day.

The Government has set out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.

Southern Water is warning that it may need to apply for a drought permit by the start of September, if hot and dry weather continues in August.

South East Water has warned that some customers will be without tap water unless usage is cut South East Water has warned that some customers will be without tap water unless usage is cut.

Anglian Water is urging customers in Colchester, Mersea Island and the surrounding areas to restrict their water usage urgently to prevent low pressure and loss of water.

Water Resources South East (WRSE), the alliance of the six water companies that cover the South East region of England, has today published the Resilience Framework it proposes to use in the development of its regional plan.

A new report published today by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning of a serious risk that some parts of England will run out of water within the next 20 years – and accuses all the bodies responsible for the UK’s water supply – Defra, Ofwat and the Environment Agency –of having “taken their eye off the ball.”

S&P Global Ratings is warning that as climate change increases the volatility of water volumes – exacerbating drought-flood cycle issues in recent years – water conflicts are coming to the fore, and heightening geopolitical and social tensions.

Hear Bill Irvine, Lead Engineer for Portsmouth Water's £120 million Havant Thicket Reservoir project, outline the design and construction proposals for the project.

Watch a demonstration of the Sustainable Water Partnership's innovative online water calculator for residents of BC, Canada in action.