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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent

The Guardian - UK

In the 1970s, Britain imported North American signal crayfish for farms; they escaped, bred in huge numbers and now infest rivers across England, Wales and Scotland, carrying a plague deadly to native crayfish

In the 1970s, British aquaculture businesses imported North American signal crayfish to stock farms, hoping to build a profitable new freshwater fishery. But the plan backfired: the hardy invaders escaped into rivers, multiplied rapidly and spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Today they dominate many waterways and carry crayfish plague,…

The Times of India

Dead fish wash up at London lake in latest blow to capital's wildlife from heatwaves

Residents spotted the washed up fish carcasses at popular beauty spot Ruislip Lido on Monday

Evening Standard

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Flash flood warnings for UK as heavy rain batters drought-hit ground

Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the UK

The Independent UK

UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms as Met Office warns of flash flooding

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

The Independent UK

Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing site

People told to keep themselves and their pets out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s plans to pump treated sewage

The Guardian - UK

London’s first official bathing area hit by toxic algae outbreak

Swimmers in the Ham and Kingston site on the Thames left with ‘really bad rash and itchy spots’

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Swimmers warned to avoid London's first official Thames bathing spot over toxic algae

The Environmental Agency have advised swimmers to stay out of the water after a potentially toxic bloom of blue-green algae was found

Evening Standard

Thunderstorm warnings issued across country amid ‘first meaningful rain’

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

Evening Standard

Wessex Water Hits 1.4 Million Customers With First Historic Hosepipe Ban Since 1976 as Drought Worsens

Wessex Water's first hosepipe ban since 1976 will affect 1.4 million customers across Bath, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as drought worsens.

International Business Times UK

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry

The Guardian - UK

Houseboat owners left high and dry by shrinking water levels across England

Levels in one river have dropped far enough to be classed as ‘notably low’ by the Environment Agency

The Independent UK

England is officially in drought – how do we fix our water woes?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: With the drought hitting millions and putting Southern Water weeks away from completely running dry, Helen Coffey looks at what we can do as individuals – and as a nation – to conserve water as back-to-back heatwaves look set to be a recurring aspect of life

The Independent UK

UK Extreme Heat Warning Deepens Water Crisis as Southern Water Seeks Business Use Ban

Southern Water seeks a business water-use ban as an amber extreme heat warning adds pressure to drought-hit England.

International Business Times UK

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PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

Andy Burnham will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures this week could reach 38C and wildfires rage on.

The Independent UK

Remains of lost village uncovered as drought lowers reservoir levels in record-breaking heatwave

The hamlet was submerged to create a reservoir half a century ago

The Times of India

England recorded driest July in 190 years with just 6.5mm of rain as drought and water stress deepen

In July 2023, England faced its driest month in nearly two centuries, with record-low rainfall. The high temperatures and abundant sunshine led to increased water consumption, resulting in reduced reservoir levels and river flows. Water companies were compelled to impose usage restrictions. Additionally, farmers struggled with early harvesting and depleting…

International Business Times UK

UK Heatwave Reaches Critical Point as Record Drought and Wildfires Add to Health Risk

The UK is experiencing its fifth heatwave this summer, with temperatures reaching 36°C, worsening drought conditions, and wildfires. Health alerts are in place, affecting millions across England.

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Evening Standard

More than two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert issued for London

Temperatures remain high in the capital, with the mercury tipped to reach 35C on Thursday

The Independent UK

UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

Evening Standard

Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

The Independent UK

Residents rage over hosepipe ban from company responsible for years of sewage spills

Angry residents say they will not be complying with the ban due to the price they pay for water, while others raised the company’s poor record on sewage spills

The Independent UK

More of England at risk of moving into drought next week

The Environment Agency suggested ‘several areas’ could move towards or into drought next week

The Guardian - UK

Could England and Wales ever run out of water?

Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be?

The Independent UK

Millions of plastic nurdles spreading dangerously along Northumberland coast

Volunteers are desperately racing against time to clean up the waves of plastic pellets being washed onto beaches amid fears the plastic could harm wildlife for years to come

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