London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Category : Water Management
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Tehran's water crisis: Evacuation threat as supplies run low
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Datacentre boom threatens Australia's drinking water supply
Sydney's datacentre water demand could surpass Canberra's entire supply within a decade. Experts warn of a crisis as AI growth strains resources. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water plant had 2024 health risk notice
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
Water chaos in Tunbridge Wells after chemical mishap
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
Water shortages could derail UK net zero plans
New research reveals water scarcity may prevent UK from achieving carbon capture and hydrogen targets, with potential widespread drought expected next year. Learn how this crisis threatens our climate goals.
Britain's 1988 mass poisoning scandal exposed
A powerful BBC documentary reveals the shocking truth about Britain's biggest mass poisoning in Cornwall and victims' 36-year fight for justice.
Israel Attacks Palestinian Water Sources 250+ Times
New data reveals Israeli forces and settlers have attacked Palestinian water infrastructure over 250 times since 2020, creating a public health catastrophe in Gaza and West Bank.
Wessex Water fined £11m for sewage failures
Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m for wastewater management failures. The penalty will fund improvements to reduce sewage spills across the South West.
Iran water crisis: Mashhad dams at critical 3% capacity
Iran faces severe water shortages as dam reservoirs drop below 3% in Mashhad. Authorities warn of potential evacuations in Tehran without rainfall. Learn how the drought crisis is unfolding.
Water bosses lose bonuses as Ofwat cracks down
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
Water firms seek double charging for sewage fixes
Water companies could bill households twice for infrastructure repairs to tackle sewage pollution under new Ofwat proposals being challenged in court by environmental campaigners.
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