The Latest Breaking News from Sourn Water

Southern Water challenged over request to take more water from River Test

Fish populations in the Hampshire chalk stream would be harmed if EA gives drought permit, says Fish Legal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Why does Bristol Water not need to introduce a hosepipe ban?

It is to do with the difference in water sources between water supply companies

Bristol Post · Aug 1, 2022

Water bans for Brits as top 12 bosses take home £50million between them

The top 12 UK water firm chiefs are said to have taken home £50million between them - despite leaking billions of litres of water each day

Daily Mirror · Jul 31, 2022

At least 17 million Brits could face hosepipe ban and potential £1,000 fines

Severely below average rainfall over the last eight months is causing water companies to take drastic action during what has so far been one of the driest years on record

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

Southern Water becomes the first company to issue hosepipe ban

Southern Water has become the first company to issue a hosepipe ban due to the recent period of dry weather.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2022

First hosepipe ban of the year announced amid UK drought fears

Southern Water said river flows are approximately 25 per cent lower than they should be for this time of year

Chronicle Live · Jul 29, 2022

First hosepipe ban to come into force amid one of driest years for more than a century

Southern Water said river flows were 25% lower than they should be in July

Wales Online · Jul 29, 2022

Millions may face hosepipe ban after England’s driest July since 1911

More water companies considering move after Southern Water imposes first such ban for a decade

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Brits may be hit with first hosepipe ban in 10 years due to low reservoir levels

Water authorities around the country are advising people to be careful over how much they are using while Southern Water could impose a hosepipe ban affecting one million people

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Gatwick airport runs low on water forcing closure of toilets and restaurants amid heatwave

Burst pipe cut pressure for miles around and left airport scrambling to provide water to passengers

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022