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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 2d

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Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.

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Drought declared in parts of Sussex by Environment Agency - Water Magazine

Drought has been declared in Sussex for the area supplied by South East Water due to declining water levels at Ardingly Reservoir.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 2d

The UK Government has announced that 21,000 new homes are to built in North Sussex following a landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry – resolving a four-year pause on development while safeguarding local wetlands and wildlife...

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21,000 new homes in North Sussex to be built after four-year pause on development while safeguarding local wetlands - Water Magazine

21,000 new homes are to built in North Sussex following a landmark agreement between government, regulators and industry.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 3d

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An independent group appointed by the UK Competition and Markets Authority has published its provisional redeterminations on the price controls for five water companies that appealed Ofwat’s PR24 decisions.

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#PR24 #ofwat

CMA publishes provisional findings on water company price control appeals - Water Magazine

An independent group appointed by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its provisional redeterminations on PR24

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 3d

New report by Smartvatten shows that nearly 772 million litres of water are lost annually due to leakages

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#leakage #waterleakage

New report by Smartvatten shows that nearly 772 million litres of water are lost annually due to leakages - Water Magazine

Smartvatten has published its fourth Annual Water Report, analysing water usage and conditions in residential and commercial buildings.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Volume of raw sewage discharges in Ireland halved, but many wastewater plants still poorly managed...

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#wastewater #sewage #ireland

Volume of raw sewage discharges in Ireland halved, but many wastewater plants still poorly managed - Water Magazine

Volume of raw sewage discharges in Ireland halved, but many wastewater plants still poorly managed, according to latest EPA report.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 4d

The Environment Agency has issued a further 17 drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow the company to conserve more water in reservoirs to secure public drinking water supplies...

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#waterresources #waterlevels

Environment Agency issues 17 drought permits to Yorkshire Water - Water Magazine

Environment Agency issues further 17 drought permits to Yorkshire Water to allow the company to conserve more water in reservoirs

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 4d

Raindance - why we need wet winters. Check out the latest episode of Waterfall where I chat with @ccwvoice.bsky.social's water resource expert, Karen Gibbs, on our changing rainfall patterns.

Just search "waterfall saving water" on your podcast player.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 5d

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Pennon Group Plc has announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Haines as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2025

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Pennon appoints Sir Andrew Haines as Non-Executive Director - Water Magazine

Pennon Group Plc has announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Haines as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2025.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 5d

A good news story! Have a great day.
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 5d

Thames Water clears 100-tonne fatberg blocking London sewer...

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#fatberg #wetwipes

Thames Water clears 100-tonne fatberg blocking London sewer - Water Magazine

Thames Water has cleared a 100-tonne fatberg which consisted of mainly wet wipes and held together in a solid form by fat, oil and grease.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 6d

ELIQUO HYDROK and Mecana AG have signed a long-term contract extension and reaffirmed their joint commitment to investing in PCMF technology in the UK.

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#waterindustrynews #wastewaterindustrynews #pcmf #wastewater #wastewatertreatment

ELIQUO HYDROK and Mecana AG agree long-term contract extension - Water Magazine

Eliquo Hydrok and Mecana AG sign contract extension and reaffirmed their joint commitment to investing in PCMF technology in the UK.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Over £10 million in water company fines channelled into cleanup projects to repair damage done by sewage...

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Over £10 million in water company fines channelled into cleanup projects to repair damage done by sewage - Water Magazine

Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 9d

Minecraft world to inspire next generation of environmental champions to fight virtual coastal erosion...

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#coastalerosion #climatechange

Minecraft world to inspire next generation of environmental champions to fight virtual coastal erosion - Water Magazine

Children inspired to learn more about climate change and coastal flood resilience through a custom-built Minecraft world - CoastCraft.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Thames Water’s senior creditors have submitted a revised rescue plan to Ofwat as the company continues to face significant financial pressures.

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Thames Water creditors submit last-ditch rescue plan to avoid collapse - Water Magazine

Thames Water’s senior creditors submit a revised rescue plan to Ofwat as the company continues to face significant financial pressures.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

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Pennon appoints Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director...

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#waterindustrynews #waterindustry

Pennon appoints Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director - Water Magazine

Pennon Group has announced today (2 October 2025) the appointment of Keith Haslett as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

United Utilities faces criticism over under-investment in sewage connections...

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#waterindustrynews #waterindustry

United Utilities faces criticism over under-investment in sewage connections - Water Magazine

United Utilities criticised for not connecting enough private septic tanks and other non-mains sewage systems to the mains sewer network.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

DWQR warns Scottish Water about the risk of ingress contamination and microbial growth from TWSPs...

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#waterindustrynews #waterindustry

DWQR warns Scottish Water about the risk of ingress contamination and microbial growth from TWSPs - Water Magazine

DWQR has written to Scottish Water in relation to the risk of ingress contamination and microbial growth in the supply of drinking water.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Thames Water’s desalination plant criticised for underuse amid drought concerns...

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#waterindustrynews #waterindustry

Thames Water’s desalination plant criticised for underuse amid drought concerns - Water Magazine

Thames Water’s £500 million desalination plant in East London has operated for just seven days over the past 15 years, sparking criticism.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

DWI issues court summons to South West Water over Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event...

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#waterindustrynews #waterindustry

DWI issues court summons to South West Water over Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event - Water Magazine

DWI issues court summons to South West Water over Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in Brixham, Devon, that occurred in May 2024.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Jersey Water has published its strategy for the next five years, in which it sets out plans to address future water shortages and protect the Island’s water supply...

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#waterindustry #wastewaterindustry

Jersey Water unveils five year strategy - Water Magazine

Jersey Water publishes strategy for next 5 years, setting out plans to address future water shortages and protect the Island’s water supply.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 11d

Sky News says it has learned that the group of lenders which is now in pole position to own Thames Water plans to tell Ofwat they will not sell the company until its turnaround plan has been completed...

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#waterindustry #waterindustrynews

Thames Water creditors will promise not to sell before 2030 - Water Magazine

Lenders in pole position to own Thames Water plans to tell Ofwat they will not sell the company until its turnaround plan has been completed.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 12d

Suffolk water recycling project given nationally significant status...

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#waterrecycling #suffolk

Suffolk water recycling project given nationally significant status - Water Magazine

UK government agrees major water infrastructure scheme in Suffolk must proceed through the national planning system for large-scale projects

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 12d

DWQR writes to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites...

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#waterquality #cryptosporidium

DWQR writes to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites - Water Magazine

The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQR) has written to Scottish Water regarding Cryptosporidium concerns at two sites.

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 13d

BRAND NEW water and wastewater industry handbook published by Water Magazine is OUT NOW...

WATER AND WASTEWATER INDUSTRY HANDBOOK 2025/2026

Read it free of charge via www.watermagazine.co.uk

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 13d

The October edition of Water Magazine is out now...

Read it for free by visiting:

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