Water company fines to be invested back into the environment
Under new plans, money from water company fines will be invested directly back into environmental and water quality improvement projects.
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Times coverage of bathing water pollution inspections
Today we are looking at coverage in the Times of the Environment Agency’s inspections of bathing water pollution incidents.
Drought may remain beyond spring 2023 - EA’s National Drought Group
The latest National Drought Group meeting forecasts average rainfall over winter will not be enough to prevent drought conditions in some areas next year.
Water companies face new civil penalties up to £250million
There has been widespread media coverage of the Environment Secretary’s announcement that he will bring forward proposals to raise the civil penalty for water companies who pollute the environment by 1,000-fold - from £250,000 to up to £250 million.
Government action against sewage discharges from storm overflows
Untreated sewage can be devastating to human health, local biodiversity and our environment. Water companies must take urgent action to address sewage discharges. That’s why we are already taking action.
Minister Double: Water companies must do more to reduce leakage
There has been positive pick-up of Water Minister Steve Double’s calls for greater investment from water companies to address leakage, at a time when water resources are in the spotlight as parts of the country move into drought. Writing for …
Dry weather and water company performance
Today there has been widespread coverage of water company performance in light of ongoing dry weather.
Environment Agency acts on recent dry weather
Yesterday (26 July 2022), the Environment Agency convened the National Drought Group to discuss the recent period of hot and dry weather and agree actions to protect water resources and the environment in England in the weeks ahead.
Plan to tackle nutrient pollution announced
Today’s blog looks at Government action to tackle nutrient pollution.
Government Action on Water Quality
Today (Saturday 25 June) the Telegraph has published an opinion piece on the importance of water quality to public health, written by: Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty; Chair of the Environment Agency, Emma Howard Boyd; and Ofwat Chair, Jonson Cox.