1976 UK Drought: April Dry Spell Preceded Historic Summer Water Crisis
The warm, dry April of 1976 in the UK was a precursor to the scorching summer that brought severe drought, water rationing, and infrastructure damage nationwide.
Category : Water Management
Iranian Scientist Wins Water Prize After Exile and Interrogation
Prof Kaveh Madani, an exiled Iranian scientist, wins the Stockholm Water Prize for groundbreaking water management work, despite facing accusations of sabotage and interrogation in Iran.
Women Spend 250M Hours Daily on Water Collection, UN Reports
A UN report reveals women and girls globally spend 250 million hours daily collecting water, exacerbating health, education, and economic disparities due to climate change and poor sanitation.
Water Firm Admits Guilt in Devon Parasitic Outbreak
South West Water Ltd pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption after a cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon, in 2024, affecting hundreds and leading to hospitalizations.
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Hyderabad's 17th-Century Stepwell Restored for Drinking Water
A historic stepwell in Hyderabad, once a dumping ground, has been revived to supply clean drinking water, offering a sustainable solution amid India's severe water crisis.
Wellington Sewage Disaster: Raw Waste Pollutes Ocean
Wellington faces an environmental catastrophe as millions of liters of untreated sewage flow into the ocean, closing beaches and threatening marine life after a wastewater plant collapse.
Congress Funds Lead Pipe Replacement Across US
The US Congress has passed significant funding to remove lead pipes from water systems, addressing health risks and infrastructure gaps.
Water Bills to Increase 5.4% from April
Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4% from April, adding around £33 per year. This funds a £20 billion investment to secure supplies and reduce sewage pollution.
UN Declares Global Water Bankruptcy Era Has Begun
A new UN report declares the world has entered an era of 'global water bankruptcy' with many human water systems beyond restoration. Experts discuss Iran's crisis and global solutions.
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New PFAS Filtration Tech Removes Chemicals 100x Faster
Rice University researchers develop novel copper-aluminium material that absorbs PFAS pollutants at dramatically accelerated rates while enabling safer destruction methods.
England's Self-Imposed Drought Crisis
England faces a self-imposed water crisis with towns like Tunbridge Wells experiencing repeated outages. Decades of underinvestment in privatised water infrastructure threaten widespread shortages.
Water Companies Face 'MOTs' in Major Government Overhaul
The government unveils a 'once-in-a-generation' reform plan for England and Wales' water industry, introducing proactive 'MOTs' for companies and a new regulator. Will it restore public trust?
Water firms could be let off pollution fines in overhaul
Government's new water white paper includes plans allowing regulators to defer or waive fines for failing companies, sparking outcry from campaigners who say it lets polluters 'off the hook'.
Sydney's $32bn Plan to Fix Sewage System and Beaches
Sydney Water unveils a massive $32 billion, 15-year plan to upgrade its sewerage system, aiming to reduce ocean sewage discharge and prevent future 'poo ball' incidents on famous beaches.
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Sydney's Giant Fatberg Threatens Beach Closures
A secret report warns a fatberg the size of four buses in Sydney's sewer could close beaches for months if removed. Discover the full story and the $3bn plan to fix it.
Burst pipe floods West London road for four days
A burst water pipe created a 'river' down a Brent road for four days, rupturing new tarmac and causing major disruption. Thames Water cites freezing weather for record repairs.
Thousands still without water in South East England
Thousands of properties across Kent and Sussex remain without reliable water supply for a fifth day. South East Water blames Storm Goretti for power cuts and burst pipes. Read the latest updates.
Water Outages Hit 30,000 Homes in Kent and Sussex
Thousands in Kent and Sussex face days without tap water as South East Water blames freezing weather. Pubs close, schools shut, and residents struggle as CEO's bonus sparks outrage.
El Paso water main break leaves 100,000+ without supply
A catastrophic break in a major water line has left over 100,000 El Paso residents with little to no water, prompting a boil notice and school closures. Officials warn repairs could take days.
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Major water incident declared across Kent and Sussex
Kent County Council declares a major incident as thousands face water outages. Storm Goretti and power cuts blamed. Find out affected areas and where to get bottled water.
Foreseen water failure left 24,000 homes without supply
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
Long Showers: A Costly Habit for the Planet
A letter to the Guardian highlights the environmental cost of long showers, urging a rethink of water use in the climate crisis. Discover how small changes can make a big difference.
Sewage in Water Kills 10 in India's 'Cleanest City'
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Saves £140 & Cuts Plastic
Survivalist Bear Grylls co-owns Water2's Pod 2.0 filter, removing 99.99% of microplastics. Save £20 with code VIEWER and over £140 annually versus bottled water.
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California snowpack boosted by December storms
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Water restored after Christmas outage in Hastings
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Hastings water crisis on Christmas Day after pipe bursts
Hundreds in Hastings face a dry Christmas as a burst pipe drains reservoir. MP slams Southern Water's 'years of neglect'. Bottled water stations set up as company races to fix supply.
Coastguard search for two missing in Devon water stood down
The coastguard has suspended its search for two men missing in the water off Budleigh Salterton, Devon, after an extensive Christmas Day operation. Several festive swims were cancelled due to severe weather warnings.
Monster 100-tonne fatberg found in London's sewers
A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges Londoners to avoid pouring festive fats and gravy down sinks to prevent costly blockages and environmental damage.
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Obituary: Tony Edwards, Yorkshire environmental champion
Tony Edwards, who dedicated 50 years to protecting Yorkshire's water and environment, has died aged 77. His legacy includes pioneering nature-based flood defences and inspiring a generation.
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