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More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims
It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.
October 8, 2026Dead animals found in canal where children row
Residents in Brentford raise concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network.
September 30, 2026Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
August 11, 2026Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
August 6, 2026Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.
August 1, 2026Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
July 22, 2026Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.
July 16, 2026Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
July 12, 2026Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.
June 29, 2026Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.
June 18, 2026New microplastics research examines River Thames
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.
June 15, 2026'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers
Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.
June 10, 2026Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.
May 26, 2026'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
April 30, 2026Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
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More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims
There were more than 100,000 sewage discharges from Welsh water companies in 2025 New figures show sewage was released into rivers, lakes and the sea around Wales for more than 800,000 hours last yea
Dead animals found in canal where children row
One of the animals Paul Keane says his rowing groups passed in the same spot day after day Residents in Brentford have raised concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network, with dead ani
Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The Pang chalk stream running through Pangbourne, Berkshire The water quality of a Berkshire chalk stream - named by Thames Water as part of a "flagship chalk stream restoration project" - has been c
Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
England's rivers, lakes and coastal waters remain in a challenging state with only around one in seven classed as being in good ecological condition, according to the first comprehensive assessment of
Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
There are a variety of ways swimmers make a choice over whether to take a dip in the sea With sewage spills and bathing water quality often in the headlines, more people are asking how clean the wate
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of conspiring to defraud The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged alongside three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water
Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
Water quality at Cullercoats has been rated "poor" since 2018 Water chiefs say sewage leaking from damaged pipes could be a source of pollution which has plagued a seafront for years. Since 2018 wat
Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from Dedham Church of England Primary School have carried out water sampling of the River Stour along with a local climate action charity Children who live near a beauty spot say they are co
Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
Karen Brosnan is the independent chair of the group Farmers who sign up to a new programme could face fewer inspections, if fresh proposals to tackle water pollution from agriculture are adopted. Th
Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
A scheme to provide real-time pollution monitoring along the entire length of a chalk stream is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Nearly 20 sensors, known as sondes, have been plac
Tiny plastic particles in sewage can carry viruses and drug-resistant bacteria into the sea, new research warns
The research team, as part of the BlueAdapt project, followed microplastics from hospital sewage all the way through treatment works and out to sea. The results found that particles can act as a kind
Scientists Launch Comprehensive Study of Microplastics Pollution in Thames River
Researchers have initiated an extensive investigation into microplastics contamination throughout the Thames River system, marking a significant step forward in understanding plastic pollution’s impac
New microplastics research examines River Thames
A new study into microplastic pollution in the River Thames has been launched by researchers at the University of East London (UEL) in an attempt to influence environmental policy and water quality.
'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers
A group of Gloucestershire neighbours testing their local river every week for more than a year say they are concerned by "worryingly high" levels of phosphates and nitrates recorded. The volunteers
Regulations to reduce pollution ‘not doing enough to improve water quality’
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Key regulations to reduce agricultural pollution should be significantly strengthened to secure the future of Northern Ireland’s waters, says OEP
Key regulations, aimed at reducing pollution from agriculture, have not done enough to improve water quality, despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, a report from the Office for Environ
UK Environmental Watchdog Calls Agricultural Pollution Rules Inadequate for Water Quality Goals
Britain’s water quality crisis requires more than incremental fixes, according to a new assessment that found current agricultural pollution regulations fall far short of what’s needed to restore the
'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
Significant change is "urgently needed" to ensure regulations designed to reduce pollution from agriculture improve water quality as intended. The UK's environment watchdog, the Office for Environmen
Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
Welsh Water is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after the industry regulator found "serious and unacceptable" breaches in the supplier's sewage and network services. Ofwat said the supplier failed to pro