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The Environment Agency is monitoring 419 bathing water sites across England until 30 September
Speech by Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, at the National Farmers Union Conference
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing waters.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
People warned that hazards around bridges and locks, dangerous flows and unexpectedly cold water can catch bathers off guard.
Statutory Instrument published to remove ferrets as permitted target species for the DOC 250 spring trap following concerns.
UK exporter ACTIPH is experiencing unprecedented demand as global thirst for alkaline water grows.
Northumbrian Water has been fined £240,000 for polluting a watercourse in a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency is taking action following prolonged dry conditions in Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency.
Scheme will protect 18 homes and businesses in Severn Stoke from devastation of flooding.
Environment Agency announces annual close season for coarse fish
Make the right choices when visiting beaches, rivers and lakes this summer.
Employment Tribunal decision.
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect wildlife and the environment while Yorkshire is experiencing prolonged dry weather.
Work to install natural features to better protect residents in Acomb, Northumberland from flooding is underway.
More than 1,400 homes to be better protected from flooding. The expanded flood storage area will store 25% more water, equal to 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools
At Camp Bastion's MOD-owned water bottling plant, civilian contractors supply UK and other ISAF forces across Helmand with clean drinking water - sourced from the desert. Report by Ian Carr.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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