Pay-per-litre water charge urged for UK gardens
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
Category : Water Management
12 Flood Warnings for West Midlands After Storm Claudia
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Winter hosepipe bans continue in three UK regions
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
15 West Midlands Areas on Flood Alert for Storm Claudia
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
Midlands faces drought threat without wet winter
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Wessex Water faces £11m penalty over sewage spills
Ofwat proposes Wessex Water pays £11m for wastewater network failures. The cost cannot be passed to customers despite recent bill increases. Discover the full story.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Welsh Water Performance Lagging Behind Competitors
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
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