Severn Trent calls on customers in Staffordshire to help save water as Tittesworth reservoir level falls to 56%
Severn Trent is calling on customers in Staffordshire to help save water after record temperatures sparked rising demand in the county – which has also seen a dramatic reduction in rainfall.
Yorkshire’s reservoir levels fall further after heatwave - now down to 55.8%
Continued dry and warm weather over the last week and England’s warmest June on record has seen reservoir stocks continue to decline across Yorkshire.
SEPA warns against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress despite recent weather
Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress.
Environment Agency publishes water company drought plan guideline 2025
The Environment Agency has published its drought plan guideline 2025 for water companies that are wholly or mainly in England - the companies are required to follow the guideline when preparing their drought plans. The drought plan guideline was last published in 2020.
Confronting the crisis: how to tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity
Antonin Fradin, Head of Smart Operations and Assets for SUEZ Digital Solutions, takes an in-depth look at how organisations tackle drought in an era of growing water scarcity.
Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for the wider economy.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns of ongoing pressure on river levels
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure in northern catchments - with one area now at Significant Water Scarcity.
Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the levels of water stored in the area’s reservoirs.
Environment Agency declares drought status for Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency has today declared drought status in Yorkshire – the county has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk
The Environment Agency have launched applications for a new round of specialist water assessments supporting farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and delivering on the government’s commitment to food security.