Somerset Swimming Spot Undergoes Clean-Up Following Water Quality Warning Friday, May 16, 2025 somerset rivertone bathingwater waterquality environmentagency pollution swimmingsafety publichealth cleanup designation Efforts are underway to restore the River Tone in Taunton, Somerset, after recent tests revealed the water quality falls below recommended hygiene standards. Designated as a “bathing water” last year alongside … Read More
Sunken Boats Removed from River Avon in Bath to Improve Safety and Environment Wednesday, May 14, 2025 riveravon bath boatremoval mooring watersafety pollution bettermoorings stratemarine pulteneyweir environment Five sunken and abandoned boats have been removed from the River Avon near Pulteney Weir in Bath following concerns over safety hazards and pollution risks. The operation was led by Bath & North East Somerset Council as … Read More
Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Warning for Holidaymakers as Somerset Beaches Make England's 19 Dirtiest List Saturday, May 3, 2025 somerset beaches water quality england holidaymakers warning environment agency pollution coastal travel analysis Holidaymakers planning to visit Somerset for a beach holiday this bank holiday weekend have been cautioned about the water quality at some of the region’s beaches. According to UK travel site Holidayparkguru.co.uk, 19 … Read More
Urgent Action Needed Over UK Water Pollution Crisis Monday, April 28, 2025 sewage rivers waterways pollution mps regulation infrastructure reform water industry sewage spills A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax … Read More