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Dad became seriously ill from parasite infection after simply swimming in a river

Alan Pretsell alleges human sewage in River Alyn near Wrexham, north Wales, made him severely ill with giardiasis, a diarrheal disease caused by parasite in faeces

Daily Mirror

Zoo boss blasts water firm for 'totally unacceptable' sewage in river

The Chester Zoo boss claims human waste threatens endangered species

Liverpool Echo

Time lapse shows major development work at Llanishen and Lisvane reservoir

Plans to restore the reservoirs to their former glory were revealed last summer

Wales Online

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Thousands left without water across Cardiff and Penarth after pipe bursts

Welsh Water said it is dealing with the issue

Wales Online

As drought hits, what are UK water company chief executives paid?

Anger is growing over the huge sums handed to shareholders and executives

The Guardian - UK

UK hosepipe bans mapped: Where are they, what are the rules and how long will they last?

Hosepipe bans are already in place in several areas across the UK but more places will be facing restrictions very soon — here's a roundup of all the bans and when they'll end

Daily Mirror

Welsh Water's worst case scenario plan if drought is declared and water becomes scarce

Welsh Water has set out what actions it will take from when a drought starts developing to when it becomes an emergency

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The driest places in Wales right now facing the least rainfall for nearly 50 years

The Met Office data shows the driest areas in Wales during the last nine months

Wales Online

People in Wales asked to shower for no more than four minutes as drought nears

People should also be washing clothes differently according to Natural Resources Wales

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban could be in place until October, water company suggests

Light showers forecast for near future likely won’t be ‘sufficient’ to end drought

The Independent UK

People in Glynneath are buying bottled water after brown water pours from taps

Welsh Water believe it's due to 'unprecedented demand'

Wales Online

Welsh Water issues statement about risk of hosepipe bans elsewhere in Wales

A hosepipe ban comes into place in Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire later this month

Wales Online

Drone images show how much Wales' reservoirs have dried up this year

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has issued a hosepipe ban in Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire

Wales Online

24 places likely to see hosepipe bans next as first comes into force

The second ban will be implemented from next Friday

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Wales' drought risk: The key factors that could decide whether bans are brought in

The lack of rain in Pembrokeshire is being monitored very closely by Welsh Water and customers there are being urged to use less water

Daily Mirror

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

Wales Online

Newport residents without water after burst pipe closes main road

Welsh Water has said the issue could take several hours to resolve

Birmingham Post

Welsh Water and Cardiff University announce research partnership

The organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding

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Farmers should be rewarded for reducing river pollution says Welsh Water executive

Steve Wilson said the idea will be discussed at the Royal Welsh Show later this month

Wales Online

Make it harder for people to Tarmac over their front gardens and put down artificial lawns - says Welsh Water boss

Steve Wilson said these and other measures were needed to improve water quality in rivers and the sea

Wales Online

'It is just not the right place' Residents hit out at plans for sewage pumping station in Cardiff park

A decision on the proposed pumping station was due to be made in April before being deferred to a later date

Wales Online

Water chiefs drawing up plans to remove surface water from the sewer network in Wales

It would improve river water quality and reduce property flooding, but it has to be affordable

Daily Record

‘Traumatised’ girl, 4, fell down ten feet deep sewer pipe in pub garden

Jorgiie Evans, 4, has developed a phobia for drains after she fell into the uncovered manhole whilst playing in the park at a Brewers Lodge pub.

Wales Online

Four-year-old girl 'terrified' after falling down ten feet deep sewer pipe in pub garden

'Every time I shut my eyes, I just saw my daughter’s face screaming for help'

Wales Online

Dŵr Cymru poised to buy more than 100 acres of farmland in Merthyr and residents aren't happy

'I don't want to fight with anyone but this is a fight I'm willing to take. We can't afford to lose this land'

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