Anglian Water - meeting the challenge of protecting rivers in its region
With recent dry weather and low groundwater levels, Geoff Darch, Water Resources Strategy Manager at Anglian Water, looks at the ways the water company is meeting the challenge of protecting rivers in its region.
MPs warn lack of Government action on climate change putting UK food security at risk
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate breakdown, is risking national food security, according to a new report by MPs on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee published today.
Groundwater levels in East of England at lowest for nearly 30 years
Latest figures from Anglian Water show groundwater levels in some parts of the East of England are the lowest they’ve been in almost 30 years.
New Economist Intelligent Unit Report shows threats to world’s freshwater supplies
A new report published today by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) examining the critical threats to the world’s freshwater supplies as a result of global transboundary cooperation finds that the Transboundary river basins – which supply the world with half of its freshwater flows – are run by ineffective water management bodies.
One quarter of world population in 17 countries face extremely high water stress
New data published by the World Resources Institute shows that water withdrawals globally have more than doubled since the 1960s due to growing demand and 17 countries – home to one-quarter of the world’s population—face “extremely high” levels of baseline water stress.
Major campaign launched to encourage British public to ‘Love Water’
The British public are being asked to help the country protect water resources for future generations as part of a major campaign launched by more than 40 environmental groups, charities, water companies and regulators.
NI Water consults on draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan
NI Water has launched a new public consultation on its draft Water Resource & Supply Resilience Plan (WR&SRP) which will run for nine weeks.
Portsmouth Water to transfer 15m litres of water per day to Southern Water
The Chief Executives of Portsmouth Water and Southern Water have signed a long-term bulk supply agreement allowing a transfer of water from Portsmouth Water’s River Itchen Treatment Works to Southern Water to help its customers in Southampton.
National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
Defra progresses landmark Environment Bill - priorities include resilient water and wastewater services
In a policy update setting out progess on the Government's landmark Environment Bill, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said that priorities include securing long-term, resilient water and wastewater services and protecting customers from potentially unaffordable bills.