Rivers

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

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

Monday, April 14, 2025 sewage spills pollution somerset rivers interactive map monitoring environment public health waterways

Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering … Read More

Friday, May 10, 2024 mp environment exmoor rivers flood damage rainfall debris clearance storm

MP Ian Liddell-Grainger is calling on the Environment Agency to begin a thorough clean-up of Exmoor rivers in response to months of unprecedented rainfall. He warns that leaving river beds strewn with trees and other debris … Read More

Saturday, March 2, 2024 rivers england report pollution health environment government action crisis community

A recent report has delivered a disturbing revelation about the condition of the rivers in the West of England. None of the river stretches in the region were found to be in ‘good’ overall health, according to the findings of … Read More