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Northumbrian Water has agreed to pay £1,179,500 after having been found by the Environment Agency to have committed several environmental offences.
Beach users in Suffolk and Norfolk might be surprised to see Environment Agency staff stride into the sea in their waders, but they are testing water quality.
CCWater has had a new chair appointed.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Bedfordshire-based Water-to-Go secures distributors in Australia and New Zealand
A National Drought Group (NDG) meeting was convened today (4 June) to review water resources ahead of summer, following a dry winter and spring which has affected river flows and groundwater levels.
The National Drought Group met on 4 June 2019
Sewage leaked from a manhole at South Sands Beach in 2012 and again during Easter Bank Holiday in 2017.
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, Water Industry Forum, Birmingham, 8 May 2019
Yorkshire Water offered a charity donation to resolve an investigation into a sewage pollution event at the Pissy Beds Drain near Hatfield Colliery
The National Drought Group (NDG) met on Monday 18 March, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director at the Environment Agency, to assess the latest water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for the …
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Waterwise Conference, 19 March 2019
Letter from the Secretary of State to Water UK setting out key tests for the water sector following Ofwat’s initial assessment of business plans (IAP report).
The National Drought Group (NDG) met on Monday 21 January, chaired by Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director at the Environment Agency, to assess the water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for summer 20…
Wessex Water has offered to pay £975,000 to achieve equivalent environmental benefits following a series of sewage spills in Swanage Bay, Dorset.
The Environment Agency host the National Drought Group (NDG) which brings together stakeholders to coordinate action to maintain protect the environment.
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather.
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency Royal Society of Arts, 24 September 2018
The NDG convened on Thursday 20 September to assess the present situation and review the action being taken to reduce the risk of drought in 2019.
The National Drought Group met on Wednesday 29 August 2018
* EA responds to 330% increase in drought-related incidents * Public urged to use water wisely
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