Record-Breaking Summer Drives Urgent Plans for New Somerset Reservoir Tuesday, September 16, 2025 somerset drought cheddar water reservoir climate environment consultation infrastructure conservation Somerset is grappling with the hottest summer on record, a situation that has significantly lowered water levels in local reservoirs and intensified concerns about future water security. The Met Office has announced that the … Read More
Shocking Images Reveal Somerset Reservoirs Just Over a Third Full After Dry Summer Saturday, September 13, 2025 reservoirs drought somerset water england environmentagency storage dryseason waterlevels horticulture Recent data from the Environment Agency highlights a worrying decline in reservoir storage across England, revealing that 12 locations have reservoirs holding less than half of their usual water levels. Among these, some … Read More
Proposed Second Cheddar Reservoir Aims to Secure Water Supply for Over 100,000 in West Country Friday, September 5, 2025 reservoir water consultation cheddar infrastructure environment supply drought sustainability westcountry A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, … Read More
Water Leak Disrupts Supply to Multiple Properties Tuesday, July 22, 2025 leak water disruption repair supply properties outage utilities emergency conservation A significant water leak has caused a disruption in supply, leaving several properties without water. Officials are currently assessing the situation, but it is still unclear how long the repairs will take to restore normal …
Garden Warning Issued as Millions of Homes Face Potential Hosepipe Bans Wednesday, May 14, 2025 drought water horticulture conservation climate environmentagency reservoirs thameswater infrastructure The Environment Agency has raised a “medium” risk of drought in England this summer, threatening millions of UK households with potential water restrictions after the driest start to the year in over 60 years. … 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