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