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Anglian: ‘Stark’ future without extra resources

Anglian Water says the prolonged dry weather has emphasised the need for additional water resources in the east of England in coming decades, which it plans to address with two new reservoirs, costing £3.7 billion. The company has now updated on its plans for taking the projects forward and when they are expected to come online.

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Drought declared for Yorkshire

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Is it time to ban the ban?

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Hosepipe ban in West Country after drought declared

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Hosepipe ban on the way for Yorkshire

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Drought declared across much of England

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Yorkshire trials spray lining to prevent leaks

Yorkshire Water has begun a pipe-lining programme to address structural and water quality issues by spray lining 14km of piping in the coming year. Programme partner Morrison Water Services said the scheme, which it claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK, will reduce costs and embedded carbon emissions by up to 60% each compared to excavating and replacing pipes.

2 years ago

Drought group to reconvene as heatwave approaches

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Hosepipe ban expected by Thames in coming weeks

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Weekend press round-up: Octopus seeks £1bn of government funding for Bulb takeover

In the latest round-up of the weekend’s papers, Octopus Energy seeks £1 billion of government funding as part of its takeover offer for Bulb and National Infrastructure Commission chair Sir John Armitt calls for compulsory water metering by the end of the decade to head off droughts.

2 years ago