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Waterwise urges Government, businesses, and communities to accelerate action to avoid a future in which England faces a daily shortfall of 6 billion litres...

Insight & Opinion 20 June, 2025

Following the Environment Agency’s updated National Framework for Water Resources, published this week, Waterwise is urging Government, businesses, and communities to accelerate action to...

Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days Scotland’s rivers are still under stress

Government, Policy & Regulation 20 June, 2025

Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days, large parts of Scotland remain at some level of water scarcity. With summer just beginning,...

England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action

Market Analysis & Research 17 June, 2025

England’s public water supply could be short by 5 billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources, the Environment Agency...

Thames Water launches consultation on proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction project

Water Company News 17 June, 2025

Thames Water has today (Tuesday 17 June 2025) launched a 10- week statutory public consultation on its proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project. The...

UK enters summer with low river flows, reservoirs and groundwater despite recent rain, says UK Hydrological Summary

Environmental News 16 June, 2025

Despite recent wet weather, the UK is entering the summer with depleted river flows, reservoir and groundwater levels, as well as dry soils, according...

New figures reveal widespread confusion about water use as dry spring adds pressure to supplies

Market Analysis & Research 16 June, 2025

New research reveals that most people in England and Wales dramatically underestimate how much water they use each day – a growing concern as...

River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring in Scotland

Government, Policy & Regulation 13 June, 2025

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure...

Yorkshire becomes the second region in England to enter drought status

Government, Policy & Regulation 12 June, 2025

Yorkshire has become the second region in England to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency announced the change...

Welsh Water declares ‘Developing Drought’ status for Mid and South Ceredigion

Water Company News 12 June, 2025

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has declared ‘Developing Drought’ status for the area served by the Mid and South Ceredigion water network, due to the...

National Drought Group meets after driest spring in 132 years

Government, Policy & Regulation 6 June, 2025

The Environment Agency convened a National Drought Group meeting yesterday (5 June 2025) to discuss the latest outlook and hear from water companies about...

Relief in the west of Scotland, but water scarcity risk remains in the east

Government, Policy & Regulation 6 June, 2025

Despite recent heavy rain, Scotland's long-term water scarcity pressures remain after one of the driest starts to the year for decades. The latest water scarcity...

Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk

Government, Policy & Regulation 5 June, 2025

The Environment Agency has launched applications for a new round of specialist water assessments supporting farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and...

Drought declared in north-west of England

Government, Policy & Regulation 30 May, 2025

The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years. River flows have been...

Prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across Scotland

Government, Policy & Regulation 23 May, 2025

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has confirmed that Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, with a further decline in river levels following another...

NRW steps up action in response to prolonged dry weather

Government, Policy & Regulation 23 May, 2025

Following the extended period of warm and dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move...

All of Scotland now at some level of water scarcity

Government, Policy & Regulation 16 May, 2025

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has said that all of Scotland is now at some level of water scarcity alert, following a drier...

Half of Scotland’s river catchments now at Alert for water scarcity, as SEPA asks the public to share images to help assess conditions

Government, Policy & Regulation 9 May, 2025

Scotland is experiencing growing signs of water scarcity, with half of all river catchments now at Alert status. The latest water situation report, published on...

EA steps up dry weather prep after driest spring start since 1956

Government, Policy & Regulation 8 May, 2025

The Environment Agency has urged water companies to do more to safeguard water supplies after the driest start to spring in 69 years. The environmental...

SEPA warns of increasing water scarcity risk as the east coast of Scotland moves to Alert

Government, Policy & Regulation 2 May, 2025

The latest water situation, published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) on 1 May 2025, shows the water scarcity level across the east...

Welsh Water customers urged to think about water consumption as dry spell continues

Water Company News 2 May, 2025

People across Wales are being urged to think about their water consumption as the country prepares for the hottest beginning of May on record. March...

SEPA warns of early water scarcity risk as dry spell continues

Government, Policy & Regulation 7 April, 2025

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses urged to take action...

Norfolk farmer fined for taking water during summer drought

Government, Policy & Regulation 20 January, 2025

Following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency, a Norfolk farmer with a history of environmental offending has been fined for taking and using...

Southern Water unveils plans for new water recycling plant on Isle of Wight

Water Company News 8 November, 2024

Southern Water is planning to create a new sustainable source of water for the Isle of Wight to help keep taps and rivers flowing,...

Dr Magdalena Szczykulska, UKCEH, discusses the findings of a new study which shows that extreme soil moisture droughts are expected to occur more frequently

Water Vlogs 24 October, 2024

In this Water Vlog, Phil Alsop, Editor of Water Magazine, talks with Dr Magdalena Szczykulska, Hydro-Climate Modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH),...

Frequency and duration of soil moisture droughts set to increase under climate change

Market Analysis & Research 24 October, 2024

A new study from UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) scientists shows that extreme soil moisture droughts in the UK – those lasting 90...

Hydro International upgrades water resource modelling software to help water companies plan more effectively for extreme drought events

Product News 18 October, 2024

Hydro International’s Data, Insights and Analysis (DIA) experts have given its Hydro-Logic® Aquator version XV a major upgrade, with the aim of helping water...

National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather following wettest 12 months in England since 1836

Government, Policy & Regulation 17 October, 2024

The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday...

Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law

Government, Policy & Regulation 9 October, 2024

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils. A report published by ESS, The Risks to...

Sadiq Khan joins Matt Damon and Gary White of Water.org to put water safety, security and sustainability at the heart of global climate action

Industry News 30 September, 2024

The Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40 Cities Sadiq Khan committed to putting water at the heart of the global climate crisis agenda...

Thames Water publishes series of design changes to proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction project following feedback from over 2,000 people

Water Company News 17 September, 2024

The UK’s largest water and wastewater company has announced it will make further changes to its proposed London drought resilience project in response to...

Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner to boost London’s resilience to drought

Water Company News 13 September, 2024

The UK’s largest water company is working in partnership with Jacobs Mott MacDonald joint venture to help deliver a brand-new drought resilience project, known...

Key Scottish sectors warned of doubling of drought events by 2050

Market Analysis & Research 28 August, 2024

Key Scottish industries are being encouraged to do more to adapt to climate change after researchers found that the number of water scarcity events...

Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources

Environmental News 20 May, 2024

Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund...

Devon and Cornwall’s two biggest reservoirs hit 90% storage ahead of target

Water Company News 13 May, 2024

South West Water has said the two biggest strategic reservoirs for the South West have successfully refilled to over 90% storage capacity. Roadford Reservoir and...

National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year

Government, Policy & Regulation 22 April, 2024

The National Drought Group has reconvened to discuss ongoing preparation for future droughts, but confirmed water resources are healthy following England’s wettest October to...

Work begins to secure future water supplies at Hundon and Great Wratting as Anglian Water continues work on regional water grid

Water Company News 9 April, 2024

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has begun work to install seven kilometres of new pipes between Hundon and Great Wratting and a build a new...

Anglian Water rules out hosepipe ban this summer following wettest winter on record

Water Company News 4 April, 2024

Anglian Water has reassured its customers that a hosepipe ban won’t be necessary this summer for the East of England, even if the heatwave...

Summer 2022 drought provides warning for future years

Market Analysis & Research 3 April, 2024

Scientists who have analysed the Summer 2022 drought have said the UK will be increasingly tested by similar droughts, emphasising the importance of being...

Wet winter doesn’t negate need for water scarcity plans, says SEPA

Government, Policy & Regulation 15 March, 2024

Despite Scotland experiencing a very wet autumn and winter, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has reminded abstractors that they still need to plan...

Drought investment must remain priority, experts urge

Environmental News 13 December, 2023

Drought experts have highlighted the need to continue investing and preparing for droughts to ensure England is in the best possible position to deal...

Not wet enough: Even a wet summer might not save the UK’s water supply

Market Analysis & Research 6 October, 2023

With a summer that was nothing short of wet, it’s hard to believe that the Southeast of England is only ever a couple of...

Lords criticise Government’s ‘lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency’ following water industry inquiry

Government, Policy & Regulation 19 September, 2023

The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has criticised the Government’s “lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency” in the conclusion to its follow-up...

GeoSmart Information wins second UK Space Agency funding for climate research

Awards, Charity & Funding 12 September, 2023

A Leading environmental consultancy GeoSmart Information has been awarded £42,544 from the UK Space Agency to explore how satellite technology can help water resource...

Europe water reuse investment scales to €1.8 billion as perpetual scarcity, new regulation, recovery funds accelerate growth

Market Analysis & Research 4 September, 2023

Another acute summer drought in southern Europe—combined with the first-ever EU regulation for wastewater reuse and an influx of resilience and recovery funds (RRF)...

New research suggests that without action, 75% of the world’s population could be facing drought by 2050

Market Analysis & Research 23 August, 2023

Levels of water scarcity are soaring in major economies including the US and China, as annual water use has risen by around 3,500 billion...

Action on preparing for drought must remain, National Drought Group experts warn

Government, Policy & Regulation 21 July, 2023

As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for...

Securing resilient water supplies for south-east England

Insight & Opinion 12 July, 2023

A comprehensive exercise to plan water resource management into the 2070s and beyond involved assessing more than 2000 possible interventions, with up to 80...

Drought planning stepped up amid potential hottest June on record

Government, Policy & Regulation 30 June, 2023

Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by a team of national experts, following a decline in reservoir and groundwater levels, as...

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