| 单词 | water company |
| 例句 | Why do department stores or suburban water companies find it necessary to assign account numbers with twenty or more symbols? Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Ellis’s business interests grew more conventionally capitalistic—he invested in mines and water companies—with his bounty rising and falling by the vicissitudes of the market. A Tale of Racial Passing and the U.S.-Mexico Border 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z I look at my semi‑yearly statement from the water company pretty carefully, and I do think that the risk is reasonable where I live. Can cancer clusters be explained? 2013-03-31T17:00:00Z The DeVoses, Mr. Tadlock noted, “have a bottled water company, and this is a commentary on how water is used as a resource, so this runs contrary to their interests.” How a Quirky Art Prize Tied to the DeVos Family Went Political 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z While water companies are required to check for lead, they focus on a sample of homes, which does not guarantee that all homes or buildings are lead-free. Detroit shuts off water fountains at 106 public schools 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z The pandemic also did not crush her entrepreneurial spirit: In January 2021, Ms. Hardy, launched an enhanced water company called Hardy Beverages in Memphis. Finding Each Other in the Place They Had Always Been 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z An early endorsement deal with a luxury bottled water company went south. Justin Ross Lee, Party Animal, Seeks Fame 2012-05-17T18:57:17Z Riots erupt when the rates charged by the water company prove ruinous. | 'Even the Rain': Discovering Columbus?s Exploitation 2011-02-17T22:31:19Z In this new world order, water companies operate like rogue states with private militias to guard aqueducts and keep out desperate refugees, especially Texans, whose state imploded after their water was cut off. Amid a real drought, thriller 'Water Knife' cuts to the quick 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z The water company apologized for its failings and said it was working to improve rivers. London life laid bare in rubbish along the Thames 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z In terms of its centrality to the entertainment industry, the comics company is as close as pop culture gets to the water company. Jessica Jones is Marvel's Most Nuanced Heroine Yet 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z The water company apologized for its failings and said it was working to improve rivers. London life laid bare in rubbish along the Thames 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Moving through this derelict world of abandoned subdivisions, dust storms and shifting allegiances is Angel Velasquez, a water company assassin, or "Water Knife." Amid a real drought, thriller 'Water Knife' cuts to the quick 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Next comes the township of Poland, namesake of the Poland Spring bottled water company and home to the Poland Spring Resort. Leaf Peeping Is Not Canceled: 6 Drives and Hikes to Try This Fall 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z When Daniel is not being filmed in the movie, he leads the protests against the new government-protected water company. | 'Even the Rain': Discovering Columbus?s Exploitation 2011-02-17T22:31:19Z He, I think, argued for the water company after the city suffered an outbreak of yellow fever. When Manhattan Was Mannahatta: A Stroll Through the Centuries 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z It used other fake sites to promote the film as well, including one designed to resemble HealthCare.Gov and another for a fake bottled water company. 20th Century Fox Used Fake News to Publicize ‘A Cure for Wellness’ 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z The water company is currently the worst performer for water supply interruptions in England and Wales, Ofwat said. South East Water: Ofwat investigates possible supply failures 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Her LinkedIn profile said she serves on the boards of the water company Cadiz Inc. and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, a nonprofit founded by Villaraigosa. Bass selects former USC official, City Hall advisor as new chief of staff 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Opponents of valuation laws say the measures have largely passed with little public awareness or controversy, as water companies have donated heavily to Republicans and Democrats alike. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Waverley Borough Council leader Paul Follows previously criticised the communication of Thames Water, telling BBC Breakfast that trying to get "basic information" from the water company had been a "challenge". Water supplies start to return after thousands left without in Surrey 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z But Waverley Council leader Paul Follows told BBC Breakfast that trying to get "basic information" from the water company had been a "challenge". Surrey: Thousands still without water as major incident declared 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Thames Water, which manages the sewage treatment works on the river, was one of 12 water companies which was forced to issue refunds to customers for missing key pollution targets in September. Man contracts sepsis after paddle in River Kennet 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Fears over financial management in the sector have come as many water companies face heavy criticism due to sewage discharges and leaks. Regulator reveals water firms with worst finances 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z But private water companies, which control more than 10% of the drinking water market, are pushing to get into the wastewater business. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z For Gail Davies-Walsh of Afonydd Cymru there are questions now for both the water company and the regulator, Natural Resources Wales, which is responsible for enforcing permits and, if necessary, issuing penalties. Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z In this case, water companies are required to continue testing the water but it can still be used. Experts call for tighter limits on 'forever chemicals' in water 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Three water companies serving the South East have the highest complaint rates in the country, a report has found. South East water firms have highest complaint rates - report 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z According to data gathered by Surfers Against Sewage, the water company discharged sewage 72 times between March and September 2023. Yorkshire Water vows to cut sewage overflow into Scarborough sea 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Community activists said water companies’ rate hikes far exceed repair costs. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The admission came after the BBC presented the water company with analysis of its own data. Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Ms Coffey added: "Now is the time for water companies to step up and deliver lasting changes for future generations." Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Many businesses, including food wholesalers and water companies had already inquired about taking part this year, after seeing the scheme work in their own homes, it said. Blackouts less likely this winter says National Grid 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Six of those reported a sewage discharge from the water company's overflow site while 12 were EA-issued pollution risk alerts. Yorkshire Water vows to cut sewage overflow into Scarborough sea 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z “This is a junk accounting tool that games the system for private water companies to acquire infrastructure and profit off of basic human needs,” he said. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Several water companies are now under investigation for alleged illegal dumping of sewage external-link from treatment works. 'Water companies need to be held accountable' 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z If water companies fail to meet the targets it sets, Ofwat restricts the cash that they can take from customers. Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z And it’s not the first challenge against bottled water companies, either from consumer advocates or groups fighting against plastic waste. California may limit how much company behind Arrowhead bottled water can draw from mountain springs 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Three of the biggest water companies are suspected of discharging sewage into the UK's waterways on dry days in breach of their permits, according to a BBC investigation. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z In many townships and counties, rates have spiked as private water companies have bought up wastewater systems from local governments. Sewer rates soar as private companies buy up local water systems 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z British Triathlon and the local water company confirmed the water had tested safe on the day of competition and no sewage was released. 'Water companies need to be held accountable' 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z If given the green light by the regulator, water companies say they will secure water supplies by building 10 new reservoirs. Water bills may rise if Ofwat approves new plans 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z "They cut back enforcement and monitoring against water companies releasing this filth and are now failing to prosecute them when they are blatantly breaking the law," he said. MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z England's Environment Agency is carrying out its own criminal investigation into potentially illegal discharges by all water companies. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Three major water companies illegally discharged sewage hundreds of times last year on days when it was not raining, a BBC investigation suggests. Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z A spokesman for water company United Utilities said the flooding was not caused by a burst pipe. Liverpool couple's flood deaths a terrible loss, says rabbi 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Hilton, who successfully lobbied the local water company to turn on the cemetery’s water Friday, asked visitors for patience. With the fate of their sacred space in limbo, they took over the cemetery 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Wessex Water said groundwater entered the network through largely private pipes - not owned by water companies - which could lead to diluted spilling. MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z However, there is also evidence that some water companies are spilling sewage on days when it is not raining. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z All nine English water companies were sent environmental information requests for data on when their spills started and stopped. Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z A spokesperson said water companies were investing billions of pounds in deploying around 50,000 monitors across overflows and in rivers, and publishing measurements of spills, oxygen levels and different pollutants almost in real time. Water firms covering up scale of sewage spills, say Lib Dems 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The group is also calling for the nationalisation of energy and water companies. National Policy Forum: Labour seeks to iron out policy disagreements 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z It suggests three major water companies illegally discharged sewage hundreds of times in 2022 on dry days. MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z If water companies are found to have breached their permit by spilling on dry days or failing to meet other conditions of their permit they can be fined or prosecuted. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The government has revealed that the EA recorded 115 cases of illegal operation in 2022 for the three water companies - less than a third of what the BBC analysis found. Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z In June, an investigation by the Marine Conservation Society found that around 6,000 emergency overflows - separate from the storm overflows water companies typically monitor - were not being recorded. Water firms covering up scale of sewage spills, say Lib Dems 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Deadlines to watch: By Oct.2, England and Wales's largest water companies must provide the regulator with their business plans for 2025-2030. Factbox: Corporate debt woes are on the rise 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z "It's a scandal that water companies can deny environmental-information requests to hide important data on hazardous sewage dumps. Making these data available is clearly in the public interest." MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The government says penalties from water companies will be re-invested into a new Water Restoration Fund which aims to improve water quality. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The officer also told us the agency was increasingly relying on water companies to report their own dry spill incidents because of these cuts. Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z It leaks more water than any other water company in UK, losing the equivalent of up to 250 Olympic size swimming pools every day from its pipes. Thames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Wales' largest water company has been downgraded for the second year running after a rise in pollution incidents. Welsh Water downgraded over sewage pollution by Natural Resources Wales 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The water company, which serves a quarter of the UK's population, is struggling under a mountain of debt. Thames Water investors agree to £750m injection 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z However, he said the committee, which would also be questioning water companies on Wednesday, wanted to know where the debt came from. Ofwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z On the BBC's findings of dry spills, the EA was unable to comment because of its ongoing criminal investigation into water companies. Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Mr Haward, who has called for water companies to invest more in their infrastructure, was hopeful of a positive outcome from the court challenge. St Osyth oyster farmer hopes legal action will reverse sewage rules 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z With other big water companies also carrying high levels of debt, Ofwat has faced criticism that it failed to properly regulate the water industry. Thames Water: Customers will not pay more if firm collapses 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Investors in ailing British water company Thames Water appear to be reluctant to put in more cash, the country's regulator Ofwat said on Wednesday, as its boss defended the oversight of the heavily indebted sector. Explainer: What's behind the firmer-than-expected yuan fixings? 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Thames Water is not the only water company in the spotlight. Ofwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z But Mr Leyland said: "We are committed to increasing our regulatory presence to hold the water companies to account." Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days - data suggests 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z "The big win would be for the water companies to be finally held to account for what they do." St Osyth oyster farmer hopes legal action will reverse sewage rules 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The UK's largest water company Thames Water will need "substantial sums of money" to stabilise its finances, the water regulator has said. Thames Water needs 'substantial' sums of money 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Last July and August water companies supplied 1.2 billion litres more water than the same months in 2021, according to Water UK. Hottest June kills UK fish and threatens insects 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The company leaks more water than any other water company in UK, losing the equivalent of up to 250 Olympic size swimming pools every day from its pipes. Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z But why is the UK largest water company facing a crisis - and are other firms facing similar problems? Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The UK's largest water company, which serves a quarter of the UK population, is in talks to secure extra funding as it struggles to pay its debts. Thames Water collapse will hit taxpayers, MP warns 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Under the Lib Dem proposals, the water companies would be turned into "Public Benefit Companies", with a legal requirement to pursue environmental goals, while making no more than a "reasonable" profit. Lib Dems unveil plan to turn water firms into 'public benefit companies' 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Ministers had also placed an obligation on water companies to upgrade wastewater treatment works in affected catchments by 2030, stopping pollution at source, Baroness Scott added. Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The Environment Agency has said "government expects water companies to act to reduce leakage and fix leaking pipes as quickly as possible". Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Analysts say Thames Water's debt amounts to 80% of the value of the business, making it the most heavily indebted of England and Wales' water companies. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The firm leaks more water than any other water company in UK, losing the equivalent of up to 250 Olympic size swimming pools every day from its pipes. Thames Water collapse will hit taxpayers, MP warns 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Also on Thursday, Shanghai's state-owned energy and water companies released measures to meet the summer season's power and water demands, aiming to prevent potential shortages that hit the country last year. Chinese cities break heat records, stressing electricity grid 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z HBF says ineffective action to tackle the pollution caused by water companies, and by agricultural fertilisers and animal slurry, has left more than 120,000 new homes on hold. Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The water company imposed the ban after supply issues left around 4,000 customers without water. Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Like Thames Water, critics claim that overseas owners have loaded water companies up with debt and paid themselves handsome dividends at the expense of investment. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The AI might see it coming after heavy rainfall but that doesn't mean the water company has the capacity to stopped it being released. AI to stop water pollution before it happens 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z It will have a capacity of 60MW, though this too will rely on multiple heat pumps linked together, a spokeswoman for Hamburg Wasser, the water company involved in the project, says. The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z It argues the root causes of the nutrient problem are water companies' dumping of raw sewage into rivers and wastewater from farms. Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, water companies are monitoring water levels closely, although no hosepipe bans are currently planned in other parts of England. Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Ofwat estimates that half of water companies' debt is linked to inflation and the vast majority of that is tied to the RPI measure. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z England's water companies recently pledged £10bn after apologising for "not acting quickly enough". Water pollution: Tory MP says he swam in sewage as a child 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z But this is not a new pledge, as the government announced last month this would be a legal requirement for water companies by 2025. Water companies say sorry over spilling raw sewage 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Bosses at three of the UK's water companies have decided not to take their annual bonuses after widespread public criticism over sewage pollution. Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Referring to the government pollution strategy, the Lib Dem MP questioned the prime minister on why he thought it was "OK" for water companies to pollute rivers for another 25 years. MP: Swimmer ill after 'filthy sewage' dumped in river 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z There was also a lack of an alarm system to inform the water company of how often the discharges were occurring. Anglian Water fined £2.65m after Jaywick sewage discharge 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The Liberal Democrats said the government's proposals were "a pathetic rehash of a plan which allows water companies to pump sewage into rivers and lakes for decades to come". Water firms face legal targets to cut sewage dumping in rivers 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Somewhat ironically, environmental damage that water companies do in the future could also provide a funding source for restoration projects like this. How 'rewiggling' Swindale Beck brought its fish back 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The BBC has contacted the eight other major water companies to see if they will follow suit. Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z But plans to fine water companies for dumping sewage were recently announced by Environment Secretary Therese Coffey as part of a raft of measures to "make polluters pay". Local elections 2023: How sewage topped the political agenda 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z The water company pleaded guilty to one offence of illegal discharge, contravening environmental permit conditions, and a second count of breaching environmental permit conditions for storm discharge permissions. Anglian Water fined £2.65m after Jaywick sewage discharge 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The plan sets out that by 2035, water companies must cut discharges to all designated bathing water and 75% of high priority sites like conservation areas. Water firms face legal targets to cut sewage dumping in rivers 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z United Utilities itself was recently revealed to have released raw sewage into rivers more often than any other water company in England in 2022. How 'rewiggling' Swindale Beck brought its fish back 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z In 2022 the Liberal Democrats urged the British government to ban bonuses for water company bosses until sewage offences stopped. Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z A water company will introduce a hosepipe ban in large parts of Devon to help replenish supplies. South West Water hosepipe ban to be extended to parts of Devon 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z A water company has been fined £2.65m after millions of litres of untreated sewage overflowed into the North Sea. Anglian Water fined £2.65m after Jaywick sewage discharge 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Labour set out its own draft legislation, which would require water companies to cut discharges by 90% by the end of 2030 and impose automatic financial penalties for firms which break the rules. Water firms face legal targets to cut sewage dumping in rivers 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z It includes new targets for the Environment Agency to punish water company sewage spills. Environment Agency workers strike over falling pay 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z It will assess whether action is needed to cut pollution levels and work with local communities, farmers and water companies to improve water quality at the sites. Wild swimming spots designated as bathing waters 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The government announced on Sunday that water companies could face unlimited fines for releasing untreated sewage into rivers and seas without good reason. Wet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollution 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Devon and Cornwall are still in drought following some of the driest conditions in nearly 90 years, a water company said. Water firm warns Devon and Cornwall are 'still in drought' 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z This represented a 19% decrease from 2021 - but the Environment Agency put the drop largely down to drier weather, rather than the actions of water companies. Unlimited fines for water companies dumping sewage 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "We want to see quicker progress from water companies on reducing spills and acting on monitoring data," he added. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Last year the government published its Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, which will it says will compel water companies to invest £56bn over the next 25 years. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management is pushing for four new directors to join Primo Water Corp's board, arguing they could help the water company's share price triple over five years. Hermes asks court to block 'MetaBirkin' NFT sales after jury win 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management is pushing for four new directors to join Primo Water Corp's board, arguing they could help the water company's share price triple over five years. LVMH rejigs beauty division, names Stephane Rinderknech CEO 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to say that money will be levied from water company profits, and invested into improving water quality and natural habitats. Unlimited fines for water companies dumping sewage 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z It requires the water companies invest an estimated £56bn over 25 years on improving their infrastructure, as well as fitting all storm overflows in the network with EDM monitors by the end of this year. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The Lords report also called for the water regulator Ofwat to push for greater transparency from water companies. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The BBC has approached the police and water company for comment. Birmingham tower block residents evacuated after flooding 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Until then, each time there is a leak, the water companies will have to dig - around the maze of sewer pipes, gas supplies and cables - to fix it. Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leaking 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The Liberal Democrats called on Ms Coffey to resign over the figures - while the Green Party said water companies should face greater accountability. Unlimited fines for water companies dumping sewage 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Prof Woodward says there is currently no data on the volume of sewage that goes into England's rivers available from the water companies. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The regulator says it intends to do more to hold water companies to account, pointing out that it is currently investigating six companies. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Then, late last year a water main burst, coinciding with significant new cracks in the house, and leading to a visit from the water company to fix the pipe. Isle of Wight man, 82, won't leave collapsing cliff house 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z A consultation on increasing the cap on civil penalties for water companies is due to open in the spring. Water firms will face 'substantial' sewage fines, minister says 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z They remain committed to taking energy and water companies into public ownership, introducing a universal basic income, and have called for social care to be made free at the point of use. Green expectations: Is the party finally breaking through in England and Wales? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z "But testing is one thing, cleaning up the river is another. We really should be putting the quality of the river before the profits of water companies." Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Higher bills are likely to focus more attention on how much profit water companies make and how much their executives are paid. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The Liberal Democrats accused water companies of prioritising profits over protecting the environment. Water bills to increase by most in almost 20 years from April 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z "The water companies know they can laugh all the way to the bank because the government won't take action." Water firms will face 'substantial' sewage fines, minister says 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Reform UK - the new name for the Brexit Party - says its research shows 87% of energy and water companies in England and Wales are owned by overseas firms or governments. End foreign ownership of UK utilities, says Reform UK 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Many campaigners want to know how water companies can justify profits, while they continue to pollute UK waterways. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z While Jackson agrees, she also believes there should be consequences for the amount of sewage the water company is disposing of. South coast like 'surfing in sewage everyday' 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z It added that water companies "are acutely aware of the impact of price rises on lower income and vulnerable customers". Water bills to increase by most in almost 20 years from April 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Currently if water companies break the law or harm the environment, the Environment Agency can pursue both criminal and civil prosecutions. Water firms will face 'substantial' sewage fines, minister says 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z When asked why big water bottles have become so popular, Rosner said: "I think it is due to a highly effective marketing campaign on the part of bottled water companies." Why health experts are skeptical of the supersize water bottle trend 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Ms Shaw pointed to the Storm Overflows Reduction Plan that the government published last year, which said water companies should invest more than £50 billion over the next 25 year in improving their environmental performance. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The water company said on Sunday that customers in both areas should have their water supply back. South-east London roads remain closed after homes flooded 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z "Anyone with worries should contact their water company or go to supportontap.org for advice, and it's worth remembering that water companies will never cut anyone off, or make them use a prepayment meter." Water bills to increase by most in almost 20 years from April 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z But a recent Ofwat report pointed to a lack of investment by water companies. Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leaking 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The water company said the "difficult decision" had been made to turn off supply to properties in the Morecambe, White Lund, West End, Bare and Sandylands area for 24 hours. Water turned off to protect supplies in Morecambe 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The figures - an average of 824 spills per day - are down a third on the previous year, but the Environment Agency attributed the fall to dry weather, not water company action. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The water company advised drivers to check the TfL website for the latest updates. South-east London roads remain closed after homes flooded 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z This summer, dozens of warnings were issued after water companies discharged untreated sewage and wastewater into the sea. Environment targets are job half-done, say charities 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Until then, each time there is a leak, the water companies will have to dig - around the maze of gas, electricity, wifi and sewer pipes - to fix it. Water pipe robots could stop billions of litres leaking 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z The freshwater fish conservation group Wildfish is currently suing the government over how it deals with water companies pumping sewage in rivers and seas. Livestock farming polluted rivers 300 times in one year 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Several water companies in England and Wales are "letting down their customers and the environment" the industry regulator said on Thursday. Water companies "letting down" customers 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z All water pumping stations and reserve lines in the Odesa region lost power and water supply was cut, the water company announced on Telegram. Half of Kyiv's region to remain without power for days - governor 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A water company targeted by hackers says the bank details of customers could have been accessed and potentially leaked on the dark web. South Staffs Water reveals data hack 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z "It's frustrating because I already limit my swims and never swim during or after heavy rainfall, when I know that the water companies are allowed to release sewage." Wild swimmers are getting sick from sewage, campaigners say 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Customers do not get to choose their water company - which one they get just depends on where they live. Water customers may be owed £163m for sewage spills 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z This year water companies have come under increasing scrutiny following numerous pollution incidents from untreated sewage in rivers. Water companies "letting down" customers 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Like private water companies, private utility providers must offer a payment plan to give you more time to pay your bill. Is your water or power being shut off? You have options 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Posting online at the time, a ransomware group had claimed it was possible to tamper with water supplies, however this was disputed by the water company. South Staffs Water reveals data hack 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z A spokesperson at Water UK, an organisation representing UK water and wastewater service suppliers, said water companies agreed there was an urgent need to tackle storm overflows. Wild swimmers are getting sick from sewage, campaigners say 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Logan, the son of immigrants from Guatemala, is a mechanical engineer and community relations director at a water company. Connecticut Republicans hope to end Democrat lock on House 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Gas stations and businesses including water companies have closed, forcing an increasing number of people to rely on untreated water. Cholera overwhelms Haiti as cases, deaths spike amid crisis 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Even then, water companies must choose to participate in the arrearage programs; those who don’t exclude their customers from financial aid. As drought drives prices higher, millions of Californians struggle to pay for water 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford held a summit with farmers' representatives and water companies to discuss the impact of phosphate pollution on house building in the summer. River pollution: New phosphate rules hit thousands of planned new homes 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Many of the emergency generators deployed by the government’s water company before Hurricane Fiona did not work for unknown reasons. To Survive More Frequent Hurricanes, Puerto Rico Needs to Rethink Preparedness 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The sharp rise in smart meter readings was due to a leak but Mr Mendoza said it took months for the water company to act. Ilford pensioner billed by Thames Water for 1m cups of tea 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z "All water companies need to earn back the trust of customers and the public and we will continue to challenge the sector to improve," he added. Water rebates for some customers after £150m fines for missing targets 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Thames Water was one of six water companies to impose a hosepipe ban. Thames Water hosepipe ban extended despite rain 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Similar measures were implemented by other water companies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex, following the driest July since 1935. Thames Water hosepipe ban to stay in force until 2023 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z He criticised the water companies' use of combined sewer overflows, which are designed to release sewage and rainwater in times of extreme heavy rain. Fresh wave of sewage pollution hits Britain's beaches 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z "This is the first government to set a clear requirement on water companies to reduce the harm caused by sewage discharges and we've set this in law through the Environment Act" he said. Ministers failing over sewage pollution, says Caroline Lucas 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Britain’s water companies have been under the spotlight lately amid water leakages and sewage dumps that have polluted waterways, killing fish in the toxic waste and eroding trust in water regulators. Don’t be ‘squeamish’ about drinking reused wastewater, U.K. official says 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Six water companies have restricted water usage in response, imposing hosepipe bans across areas including Yorkshire, Wales and the south-east England. Be less squeamish about drinking 'sewage water', says expert 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z And water companies will be required to deliver the "largest infrastructure programme in water company history." Government releases plan to tackle sewage discharges 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z "This is the first government to set a clear requirement on water companies to reduce the harm caused by sewage discharges and we've set this in law through the Environment Act," he said. Fresh wave of sewage pollution hits Britain's beaches 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z He added that water companies "should consider themselves on notice, we will not let them get away with illegal activity". Ministers failing over sewage pollution, says Caroline Lucas 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The problem is a long-running issue in Britain, where regulators are investigating possible permit violations by six major water companies and environmental groups allege the firms have failed to make needed repairs. British sewage overflows stink up relations across Channel 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z "Take showers, not baths. Cram the dishwasher or washing machine and only run it when it's full. Fix leaks: many are in our own own homes, not water company pipes," he added. Be less squeamish about drinking 'sewage water', says expert 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Last week pollution warnings were in place on nearly 50 beaches after heavy rainfall led to water companies discharging untreated sewage. Government releases plan to tackle sewage discharges 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z British water companies have said they are investing in solving the problem. Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z At the end of August, pollution warnings were in place on nearly 50 beaches after heavy rainfall led to water companies discharging untreated sewage. Ministers failing over sewage pollution, says Caroline Lucas 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z While U.K. water companies are barred from dumping untreated wastewater in normal circumstances, they are allowed to make such releases when heavy rains threaten to overwhelm sewage treatment plants. British sewage overflows stink up relations across Channel 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z However, with water companies across south-east England warning of "severe pressure" on resources as a result of population growth and climate change Prof Falconer believes there will be "growing interest" in new schemes. Water: Should Wales sell to England amid heatwave droughts? 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z The government's plan will require water companies to invest £56 billion over 25 years into improving infrastructure. Government releases plan to tackle sewage discharges 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Similar measures have been implemented by other water companies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex, following the driest July since 1935. Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into force in England 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Whenever water companies discharge untreated sewage into the sea, swimmers are warned to stay away. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z A government spokesperson said ministers expected water companies "to take urgent action on this issue or face fines". Water firms face growing criticism over beach sewage 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z "All I want to do is get people to put pressure on water companies, as I really don't think such big profit-making businesses are under enough pressure." Sewage warning for Teesside beaches as mayor says 'stay away' 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z It also states that, by 2035, water companies will have to "improve all storm overflows discharging into or near every designated bathing water; and improve 75% of overflows discharging to high priority nature sites." Government releases plan to tackle sewage discharges 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z The firm previously admitted it "must do better" after coming under fire for having the worst record on leaks out of all nine water companies in the UK. Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into force in England 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Last year, Conservative MPs were criticised after 256 voted to reject an attempt by the House of Lords to place legal duties on water companies to reduce sewage discharges. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the government had its head in the sand and accused ministers of not being tough enough on water companies, while cutting funding for the Environment Agency. Water firms face growing criticism over beach sewage 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z "The water companies need to step up and say: 'Yeah, we're wrong here and we need to do something about it'", he said. Sewage warning for Teesside beaches as mayor says 'stay away' 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Peers wanted to force water companies and the government to demonstrate progressive reductions in discharges of untreated sewage and make it standard for them to "take all reasonable steps" to avoid using combined sewer overflows. English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said: "We are also already getting calls from people reporting breaches of the hosepipe ban due to come in next week - which should be directed to the water company." Police do not want reports of hosepipe ban breaches 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z However, it's not clear the Lords' proposal would have required water companies to completely replace the sewerage infrastructure. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Welsh Water added that the situation in Pembrokeshire was not unique, and other water companies across England had already introduced hosepipe bans. Welsh Water: Hosepipe ban to come into force in Wales 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The government insisted water companies were responsible for reducing sewage discharges after Labour accused it of having its "head in the sand" over the state of Britain's beaches. Sewage warning for Teesside beaches as mayor says 'stay away' 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Data was provided by water companies to the Safer Seas and Rivers Service. Sewage pollution alerts issued for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z A water company donated enough every day to fill the large tanks that supply the tent dwellers. A Power Struggle in Iraq Intensifies, Raising Fears of New Violence 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z But Dr Imogen Napper, a postdoctoral researcher in marine pollution at the University of Plymouth, says for such goals to be met more "investment and accountability is required from water companies". Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The move is expected to trigger stricter controls on water use and five water companies have already announced restrictions, including hosepipe bans. UK heatwave: Final day of 'extreme' heat with thunder on way 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z "We have been clear that the failure of water companies to adequately reduce sewage discharges is completely unacceptable," a Downing Street spokeswoman said. Sewage warning for Teesside beaches as mayor says 'stay away' 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Southern Water is one of the water companies responsible for those regions, along with Wessex Water and South West Water. Sewage pollution alerts issued for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z An official drought was declared in eight areas of England on Friday by the National Drought Group, which comprises representatives from the government, water companies, the Environment Agency and others. England drought: Everyone must rethink their water use, experts say 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z There have been recent pollution warnings for dozens of beaches in England and Wales after water companies discharged untreated sewage and wastewater into the sea. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z A drought means water companies can announce stricter measures to conserve supplies. UK heatwave: London officially declared in drought 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z That means water companies and farmers will have to plan how to harvest and store rain in winter to address shortages in the summer. The science of drought explained in pictures 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z It has previously called for the top executives of England's water companies to face jail when serious incidents of pollution occur. Sewage pollution alerts issued for almost 50 beaches in England and Wales 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z He said the Environment Agency, Ofwat and the Drinking Water Inspectorate had formed an alliance to encourage water companies to come forward with plans for necessary improvements to infrastructure. England drought: Everyone must rethink their water use, experts say 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The EA requires water companies to monitor the overflows and they can be investigated and fined if they fail to meet certain requirements. Why is raw sewage pumped into the sea? 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The expected drought announcement, widely reported by British news outlets, would allow water companies to impose stricter conservation measures and comes after the driest July in England since 1935. A Hot, Dry Britain Is Set to Declare a Drought 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z "We're keeping a very close eye on all parts of Wales and we would encourage people to listen to the advice of water companies and use water wisely." Climate change: Wales' wet, green landscape at risk - expert 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Drought is decided area by area, and if it is declared the government and water companies will launch their plans to deal with it. UK heatwave: South East Water hosepipe ban comes into force 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Unprecedented heat and a lack of rainfall has pushed two water companies in the country's south to announce temporary bans on the use of hosepipes and sprinkler systems. Source of Britain's River Thames driest ever as drought nears 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z However, it could cause local water companies to enact new restrictions for households or businesses to preserve supplies. Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Several water companies have temporarily banned the use of hoses to water yards and gardens and to wash vehicles. A Hot, Dry Britain Is Set to Declare a Drought 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Several water companies have already imposed restrictions on water usage and supermarkets have limited sales of disposable barbecues that firefighters warn can set light to tinder-dry grass. 'Extreme' weather warning in force in Britain as new heatwave hits 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Environment Secretary George Eustice met water company bosses on Wednesday, who he said had assured him that water supplies remained resilient across Britain. UK heatwave: Four-day extreme heat warning comes into effect 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Britain's environment minister George Eustice on Wednesday urged water companies to take precautions to protect water supplies and tackle the effects of the prolonged dry weather as another heatwave is forecast across the country. Deliveroo to exit Netherlands, loss widens in first-half 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Several water companies have already announced restrictions on water usage. Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z According to the BBC, Thames Water has the worst record on leaks out of all nine water companies in the UK. Thames Water admits it must do better as hosepipe ban looms 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z What are water companies doing to tackle leaks? Villagers in Oxfordshire see taps run dry after fault at reservoir 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The water companies cannot be held accountable for the weather - but how are they performing when it comes to fixing leaks and building reservoirs to preserve water? Hosepipe bans: What are water companies doing to tackle leaks? 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Several other water companies have already imposed restrictions and supermarkets have limited sales of disposable BBQs that firefighters warn can set light to tinder-dry grass. UK issues new 'extreme heat' warning for England and Wales 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z On Sunday, Environment Secretary George Eustice urged more water companies to impose hosepipe bans. UK heatwave: UK set for new heatwave as temperatures head to 35C 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z In Britain, although only two water companies have imposed a ban on outdoor hoses, others are already warning that restrictions could be brought in if the dry weather persists. ‘Most Severe’ Drought Grips France as Extreme Heat Persists in Europe 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z A drought is declared by the Environment Agency, which coordinates the national response with water companies. Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be a hosepipe ban? 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z UK water companies are replacing about 0.05% of the network per year, compared with the European average of 0.5%, according to the Angling Trust. Hosepipe bans: What are water companies doing to tackle leaks? 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z To be sure, private water companies would be nothing new for the nation. Blake Masters, a mini Trump, has a plan to privatize (almost) everything everywhere 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z It’s the water company, the garbage collector, the library, the cable bill, car insurance, security systems and the YMCA. Website passwords are driving me to distraction 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The local Acqualatina potable water company has also turned to the EU fund for help, applying for 40 million euros to finance some of its own upgrade projects. Analysis: Wasted water saps battle against Italy's worst drought in decades 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Individual water companies are allowed to bring in hosepipe bans to reduce water demand. Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be a hosepipe ban? 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The UK Environment Agency says only 4% of water supplies are transferred between individual water companies. Hosepipe bans: What are water companies doing to tackle leaks? 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z According to a sweeping 2016 analysis from the Food & Water Watch, a consumer rights organization, private water companies charge 58 percent more than their publicly-owned counterparts. Blake Masters, a mini Trump, has a plan to privatize (almost) everything everywhere 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z A water company has urged customers to avoid all non-essential water use. Affinity Water urges essential water use only 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Latina's local water company, Acqualatina, says some of the missing water is illegally siphoned off, or else is consumed by households that refuse to let their meters be checked. Analysis: Wasted water saps battle against Italy's worst drought in decades 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z But at 15:45 BST on Friday, the water company said everyone affected was back in supply. Broadstairs residents lose water supply as temperatures soar 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z The agency says multiple companies failed to meet these new higher standards but that most of the water companies also saw their performance deteriorate based on the previous standards. Environment Agency seeks jail for polluting water bosses 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It joins five other water companies in England and Wales being probed over wastewater concerns. Ofwat investigates South West Water over sewage discharge 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z And water companies want to put an end to the confusing 'fine to flush' message on some packaging. Wet wipe pollution: 'Fine to flush' message still not understood 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z EA licences allow water companies and farmers to take water from rivers, lakes and groundwater aquifers. Norfolk Broads: Couple launch legal challenge over water extraction monitoring plans 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Thousands of people took to rivers and waterways in April to protest against water companies dumping sewage. Canoeists and kayakers call for water access amid reports of abuse 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Top executives of England's water companies should face jail when serious incidents of pollution occur, the Environment Agency said on Thursday. Environment Agency seeks jail for polluting water bosses 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Thousands of people have taken to rivers and waterways to protest against water companies dumping sewage in them. Protests over water firms dumping sewage in rivers 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z The Liberal Democrats have urged the UK government to ban bonuses for water company bosses until sewage offences are stopped. Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The head of the water company says the site was struck three days in a row. Chernihiv: Are these Russia's weapons of war? 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Fletcher said that he was prepared but that smaller water companies than his own often struggled to keep up with cybersecurity demands. U.S. says it secretly removed malware worldwide, preempting Russian cyberattacks 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z "It's appalling that water companies' performance on pollution has hit a new low," said Emma Howard Boyd, chair of the Environment Agency. Environment Agency seeks jail for polluting water bosses 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z "Our water quality is good but it could be better and we need that extra spending on infrastructure by water companies to make sure we are not tarnishing the future." North Devon first in UK to become World Surfing Reserve 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z "We are clear that we want water companies to spend more on better infrastructure and far less on pay-outs to shareholders," a government source told the BBC. Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Photos released by the water company showed a severely damaged treatment tank with small craters in the ground. Chernihiv: Are these Russia's weapons of war? 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the government announced what it called "a step change in how water companies tackle the number of discharges of untreated sewage". Sewage: Urgent plan to stop discharges into rivers and sea 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z The EA rates water companies taking into account the number and severity of pollution incidents, the self-reporting of these incidents and the use and disposal methods of sewage sludge, amongst other things. Environment Agency seeks jail for polluting water bosses 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It said the rebels had struck civilian housing, an electricity plant, and water tanks belonging to the national water company. Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia, striking oil facility 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The Lib Dems have also called for a sewage tax on the profits of water companies to fund the cleaning up of waterways polluted by sewage. Sewage: Ban water firm bonuses until discharges end, Lib Dems say 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z However, some water companies have also been allowed to charge their customers more. Why are water bills rising more in some areas? 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z The report, released on Tuesday, also contained responses from both water companies. Wales sewage dumping soars to 105,000 recorded incidents 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z A water company is facing criticism from MPs and members of the public for increasing its average bills by 7.1%. Severn Trent Water faces backlash over 7.1% bill rise 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z If you look at the water companies filing statements to the SEC, they see conservation as a risk to their bottom line. Privatize this! How we lost control of America's public goods — and how we can get it back 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z This week the BBC revealed data suggesting that water companies in England and Wales have illegally discharged untreated sewage thousands of times over the last four years. Sewage found in UK rivers 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z Environment Secretary George Eustice said concerns about water companies discharging raw sewage into rivers were likely to feed into the next negotiation in 2025 - and customers will end up paying. Why are water bills rising more in some areas? 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z There is no way the water companies delivering that can now get around the U-bend and go backwards. Wales sewage dumping soars to 105,000 recorded incidents 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z "Ofwat carefully scrutinises water company investments to ensure value for customer money." Severn Trent Water faces backlash over 7.1% bill rise 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z "We've seen regulators defunded over the last couple of decades, less money available to investigate farming pollution and water company misbehaviour," he said. River pollution: Shake-up call for investigations in Wales 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z This follows repeated breaches of environmental regulations by water companies and farms. Water pollution: How clean are the UK's rivers and lakes? 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z All water companies are able to increase bills in line with inflation. Why are water bills rising more in some areas? 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Agriculture and water companies are the biggest contributors to this "chemical cocktail", the Environmental Audit Committee warns. No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z "They make a hell a lot of money, the water companies," he added. Severn Trent Water faces backlash over 7.1% bill rise 2022-03-06T05:00:00Z Today, degree apprentices with current water companies earn just over double that - and death by ferocious rat is less of a hazard. London's callings: Odd, obsolete and old jobs in the capital 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Pollution by water companies is particularly high in the south and southwest of England. Water pollution: How clean are the UK's rivers and lakes? 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z A group of outdoor swimmers were forced to cancel their Boxing Day river dip after a water company announced a "sewage release" on Christmas Day. Oxford river swimmers criticise Christmas Day sewage release 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z The report says water companies are second only to agriculture in polluting rivers. No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Environment minister Lord Goldsmith told peers that "water companies face a choice: reduce sewage discharges or face the consequences of strong enforcement action". Environment Bill passes following lengthy battle over sewage 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Campaigners are calling on MPs to support tougher action on water companies who dump sewage into rivers. Campaigners want tougher action from MPs on sewage 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Environmental campaigners and peers in the House of Lords had argued the bill was too lenient on water companies. Water pollution: How clean are the UK's rivers and lakes? 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The UK government says it is working with manufacturers and water companies to ensure labelling is clear and to raise awareness about how to dispose of wet wipes properly. Plastics in wet wipes should be banned, says MP 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The committee highlighted that community groups often report sewage overflow incidents that are not disclosed by water companies to the Environment Agency - suggesting the problem is much more widespread. No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z It placed a legal duty on water companies and the government to demonstrate progressive reductions in discharges of untreated sewage and to "take all reasonable steps" to avoid using combined sewer overflows. Environment Bill passes following lengthy battle over sewage 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z But Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said the government was "absolutely committed to cutting harmful sewage entering our precious water courses" and was meeting water companies on Monday to make the position "crystal clear". Campaigners want tougher action from MPs on sewage 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z This prompted calls by MPs for a move away from a system where water companies self-report breaches. Water pollution: How clean are the UK's rivers and lakes? 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Conservative MPs were widely criticised after voting down an amendment that would have forced water companies to stop pumping as much waste into waterways. Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The government says it will force water companies to make a long-term plan to tackle the amount of sewage dumped in rivers, amid pressure from the Lords. New legal duty promised over sewage as Lords forces issue 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z In response, the government backtracked and proposed its own amendment, telling water companies they "must secure a progressive reduction in the adverse harm" caused by sewage dumps. Environment Bill passes following lengthy battle over sewage 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z She said the existing legislation already placed a new duty on water companies to continuously monitor the water quality upstream and downstream of a storm overflow and of sewage disposal works. Tory MPs defend votes after uproar over sewage proposals 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z The changes included greater protection for ancient woodland, and a legal duty on water companies to reduce sewage damage to rivers. Environment bill: Green groups dismay as ministers reject changes 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z It said it was working on a plan to reduce the practice and said water companies had already received record-breaking fines for releasing unacceptable amounts of sewage into rivers. Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The government had said the amount of sewage discharged by water companies was "not acceptable" and that it had made it "crystal clear" to firms that significant reductions must be a priority. New legal duty promised over sewage as Lords forces issue 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z The struggling developer’s other business interests include a bottling water company and an electric vehicle maker. Exclusive-Evergrande's $1.7 billion Hong Kong headquarters sale flops as buyer withdraws -sources 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Tory MPs have been defending themselves from accusations they have given the go-ahead to water companies to dump raw sewage in rivers. Tory MPs defend votes after uproar over sewage proposals 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z The water company is awaiting further test results. E. coli scare: People in Oxted told to boil drinking water 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z She said: "We are working with manufacturers and water companies to ensure labelling is clear on wet wipes and also raising awareness about how to dispose of them properly." River Thames: Mounds of wet wipes reshaping waterway 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The Israeli diplomatic delegation was to meet with its Bahraini counterparts and sign a raft of agreements to further cement bilateral ties, including economic deals and cooperation between hospitals and water companies. Israeli FM Lapid heads to Bahrain for first official visit 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The water company said it had sent teams of engineers to the site and "will work as quickly as possible to rectify this". Manchester flooding: Main roads closed after serious water leak 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Evergrande, whose other business interests include a bottling water company and an electric vehicle maker, also has been scrambling to raise funds by offloading property and land holdings in both mainland China and Hong Kong. Analysis-Evergrande to speed up asset sales as hopes swirl about gov't lifeline 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Hawk told TMZ Sports he had recently become an ambassador for the water company. Tony Hawk's blood-infused skateboard draws ire from Lil Nas X 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and chief executives from major banks and insurance, energy and water companies were in attendance, according to a list provided by the White House. Biden tells top CEOs at White House summit to step up on cybersecurity 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Brookfield’s private equity practice acquires and finances private corporations, among them a nuclear power infrastructure firm, Brazil’s largest private water company and an automotive battery manufacturer, according to its website. DeJoy bought up to $305,000 in bonds from USPS board chair’s investment firm 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z The firm was ranked one of England's worst water companies for pollution incidents last year, according to Environment Agency data. North Kent coast sewage leak prompts 'stay out of the sea' warning 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z "It's just disrespect from water companies and farmers treating it like an open sewer," the 55-year-old said. River pollution in Wales: Swimmers warned over sewage 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z They sent a message to the water company, noting one more leak in need of fixing. Romans mastered aqueducts. Now Italy is just trying to fix its leaky pipes. 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z In the latest government figures from 2019, serious pollution was attributed mainly to illegal waste activities such as fly-tipping, waste treatment, sewage from water companies and farming activities. Water pollution causing ‘death by a thousand cuts’ for rivers 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z During periods of heavy rain, water companies are permitted to divert untreated waste water away from treatment plants, discharging sewage straight into the environment to prevent sewers backing up. Southern Water fined record £90m for dumping raw sewage 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z To the right of me sat a younger worker who spent his days sweeping the quarters of the water company next door. From the Heart to Higher Education: The 2021 College Essays on Money 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z In April, the BBC's Panorama highlighted Dŵr Cymru as one of the worst offenders among UK water companies for dumping untreated sewage. River pollution in Wales: Swimmers warned over sewage 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z He said about 260,000 people were getting help with their bills from a patchwork of social schemes run by water companies. Millions cannot afford water bills, says watchdog 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z The water company that operates along the river the scientists studied said it "didn't fully accept" the findings. Wastewater is 'polluting rivers with microplastic' 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z The Rivers Trust, an organisation which campaigns to protect rivers in England and Wales, has compiled a map of where water companies release treated sewage and overflows of untreated sewage into rivers. Water companies illegally dumping sewage in England and Wales' rivers 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment Agency, said that his organisation was "working actively with the water companies to ensure overflows are properly controlled". Sewage discharged into rivers 400,000 times in 2020 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z The researchers say that water companies around the UK could put a similar approach in place at any plant to detect "spills that appear to be going unnoticed and unreported". Hundreds of sewage leaks detected thanks to AI 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z The Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities, is scheduling an emergency meeting next week with five water companies to discuss concerns about the contamination, said Caroline Oppleman, spokeswoman for the Arizona department of environmental quality. Air force distributing bottled water near Phoenix base after water contaminated 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates utilities, is scheduling an emergency meeting next week with five water companies to discuss concerns about the contamination, said Caroline Oppleman, spokeswoman for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Water near Arizona Air Force base is tainted in latest case 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Panorama gathered detailed data from 10 water companies in England and Wales through environmental information requests. Water companies illegally dumping sewage in England and Wales' rivers 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z We’d like to have people like Knight or Palmer at the table when bottled water companies like Niagra come around asking for a permit to use Florida’s spring water. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The Environment Agency agreed there were "good opportunities should water companies wish to consider the model as a planning tool to help manage pollution and prevent incidents from occurring". Hundreds of sewage leaks detected thanks to AI 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Three months later he did the same thing with Nongfu Spring, his bottled water company, publicly listing it in Hong Kong. Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z It doesn’t take an investment banker to see the flagrant weakness in Michigan law that allows bottled water companies to line their pockets while tapping our most valuable natural resources. Editorial Roundup: Michigan 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z Additional data about an eleventh water company, Thames Water, was shared with the programme by the campaign group Windrush Against Sewage Pollution. Water companies illegally dumping sewage in England and Wales' rivers 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The study by Surfers Against Sewage, which publishes data on sewage releases as they occur, examines the notifications by water companies of effluent discharges over 12 months. Raw sewage dumped into English and Welsh beaches '2,900 times this year' 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Aracely Henriquez was at her Houston home with her children when a man knocked on her door claiming to be from the water company. Police were a constant presence in George Floyd’s life, an experience shared by other Black men 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The project is a collaboration between central and local government, along with academic institutions and water companies. Covid: Sewage sites to test for traces of virus 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Serious pollution events that have a major impact on rivers or seas by the water companies have hardly improved, the report says. Water firms in England criticised over rising environmental pollution 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z But Panorama's investigation found one water company was discharging sewage without a permit and evidence that another company had given the Environment Agency incorrect information about the sewage it was dumping in the river. Water companies illegally dumping sewage in England and Wales' rivers 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The report estimated that if all the water companies issued notifications of discharges throughout the year, the number would reach 3,434. Raw sewage dumped into English and Welsh beaches '2,900 times this year' 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z Guardian data revealed that raw sewage was discharged from storm overflows into English rivers for more than 1.5m hours by water companies in 2019. Shocking state of English rivers revealed as all of them fail pollution tests 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z It included the weeping parents of the slain water company employee. Iran executes wrestler despite Trump plea 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z In the last five years, she said, the agency had brought 44 prosecutions against water companies, securing fines of £34m. Water firms in England criticised over rising environmental pollution 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z The power company had its demands, and the water company wanted $57,000 by January. A pandemic, a motel without power and a potentially terrifying glimpse of Orlando’s future 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Dunne is attempting to change the law to stop sewage discharges by water companies into inland waters. Raw sewage dumped into English and Welsh beaches '2,900 times this year' 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The initial public offering nearly trebled the net worth of Shanshan, a former mushroom grower and journalist who founded the bottle water company in 1996 in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. Bottled water flotation makes founder China's third-richest man 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z United Utilities, one of the UK's largest water companies, is in the process of rolling out 102,000 sensors across its network in the north west of England. Tracking down three billion litres of lost water 2020-08-17T04:00:00Z She pointed to a new storm overflow task force to tackle the scale of raw sewage pollution released by water companies into rivers. Water firms in England criticised over rising environmental pollution 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z A Defra spokesperson said the government was working with scientists, water companies and the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sewage testing for Covid-19 begins 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z The reply from the water company was priceless. Perspective | Canceling the account of a late loved one can be a herculean task 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z It's calling on the government to establish a league table for water companies to pressure them into dealing with leaks. England's future water supplies at 'serious risk' 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the water company said the security guards will be on site to ensure visitors follow the rules and social distancing guidelines. Reservoir swimmers ‘risking their lives’ 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z “The Angolan state owns a major universe of companies - telecom companies, water companies, electricity,” said Falcão of Mayer Brown. Angola's oil exploration evaporates as COVID-19 overshadows historic reforms 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z “It’s becoming a public utility like the electric company or the water company. But they’re putting pressure on workers. And workers are scared.” Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon—and headaches too 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z The utilities order applies to all electric, natural gas and water companies in the state. Connecticut bans utility shutoffs amid coronavirus concerns 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z The PAC said last year's "Love Water" campaign had so far had little impact, mainly because there had been no central funding, and none yet secured from any of the water companies. England's future water supplies at 'serious risk' 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Fay Jones registered the donation from the Radnor Hills water company at the start of January. Call for probe over MP's canned water tweet 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z No longer can farmers who use chemicals that run into rivers expect water companies and the fishing industry to pick up the bill. The end of farming? 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Residents are still fighting a large water company trying to build a desalination plant. Most California cities refuse to retreat from rising seas. One town wants to show how it's done 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z Look at me, paying the water company, the gas man, the DVLA, all by myself. Our eureka moment: what I learned from swapping breadwinning roles with my husband 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z People in certain parts of the UK, particularly in the South East, have less water available to them than those in countries like Morocco, according to several water companies in the region. England's future water supplies at 'serious risk' 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The water company is continuing to monitor the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, Lee said. Delaware city launches investigation into wastewater plant 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The four worst-affected households were offered alternative accommodation, the water company said. Mop-up continues after 'river' drains from streets 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z A water company said it was "genuinely sorry" over a burst main that flooded three streets, affecting some 50 homes. Water firm 'genuinely sorry' for flooded streets 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z The move is part of its approval of a massive investment plan for water companies, which will spend £51bn in the next five years. Water bills forced to cut bills by £50 by 2025 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z It calls for water companies, which were privatised in 1989, to be ranked on their performance, and for a "coordinated national message" to encourage people not to waste water. England's future water supplies at 'serious risk' 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Some days, he followed his father to work, joining him on his rounds for the local water company. He Was One of Mexico’s Deadliest Assassins. Then He Turned on His Cartel. 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z The UK’s rivers are also polluted by water companies and agriculture and fewer than 15% are deemed to be in a favourable condition. Photo essay – how the climate and nature crisis is changing the UK 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z The party proposed nationalizing the railways, water companies, the Royal Mail, energy providers and broadband services. Corbyn Presents a Labour Manifesto That Offers ‘Radical Answers’ for the U.K. 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z It builds on plans to nationalise other utilities including regional energy networks – which run the UK’s power lines and gas pipes – as well as water companies and part of the telecoms giant BT. General election 2019: Corbyn vows to take on wealthy elite during Labour's manifesto launch – live news 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Labour has proposed renationalising water companies, which have been criticized for prioritizing dividends and executive pay over preventing leaks and improving water quality. Nationalization in the UK: Labour's plans for companies 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z The water companies are failing and so is Royal Mail. General Election: Farage says claims Tories bribed Brexit party candidates are 'fact' – live news 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z Labour has proposed renationalizing water companies, which have been criticized for prioritizing dividends and executive pay over preventing leaks and improving water quality. Factbox: UK Plc in state hands - What companies would a Labour government nationalize? 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z Labour has previously pledged to nationalize power networks, Royal Mail, rail and water companies, but McDonnell said it would not nationalize the whole of BT. Labour's McDonnell says broadband plan is the limit of nationalization plans 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z The mass of fat, grease and other materials that weighed the same as three red buses, was discovered earlier this year clogging up a sewer in Greenwich, the water company said. Bus-sized fatberg weighing 40 tonnes cleared from London sewer 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The aquifer is draining because municipalities, agri-business, and bottled water companies are pulling from it, said Robert Knight, director of the Florida Springs Institute. The fight to stop Nestlé from taking America's water to sell in plastic bottles 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z The water company, faced with the shutdown of its pumps, asked us to fill our bathtubs before the cutoff. Letter of Recommendation: Mandatory Blackouts 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z These were cases in which water companies discharged raw sewage into the environment, something they should only do during extreme rainfall. Rivers used as 'open sewers', says charity 2019-08-21T04:00:00Z He qualified as a surgeon, was director of a Guatemala City hospital, and then worked in public transport, the fire department and for a state water company, among other posts. Try, try again: Guatemala's new president draws strength from... 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z While he was active in philanthropy, and even started a bottled water company whose proceeds went to charity, Shadyac by his own calculation had personally become the gap between the rich and the poor. No one would hire Hollywood's top comedy director. An exonerated football star changed that 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Only one of the nine major water companies in England is performing at the expected level, with most likely to miss 2020 targets, the agency added. Water firms' environment work 'unacceptable' 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The local council agreed to paint the other half because the water company was not required to do so "by national legislation". 'Red tape' leaves zebra crossing half-painted 2019-07-04T04:00:00Z It is also keen to reduce the financing costs by adopting the new financing model, which is already used in regulated monopolies including airports and water companies. New power station could add £6 to energy bills 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z Poland Spring ranks as the nation’s second-largest bottled water company, the Beverage Marketing Corporation said. Poland Spring to use 100% recycled plastic for bottles 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z Did you see what that coconut water company tweeted? The Trump administration made a web survey. We have questions 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z The list is headed by a large water company, United Utilities, which said that much of its land consisted of areas immediately surrounding its reservoirs. Half of England is owned by less than 1% of the population 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Michael Roberts, chief executive of Water UK, an organization that represents British water companies, agreed that multiple steps needed to be taken. Britain (Yes, Rainy Britain) Could Run Short of Water by 2050, Official Says 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Just 4% of current supplies are transferred between individual water companies, but there are plans for 20 new transfer projects. England could run short of water within 25 years 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z “This is an extremely difficult space in which to do business in this state,” said Scott Slater, chief executive of Cadiz, a publicly traded water company with a huge interest in the Mojave. A massive aquifer lies beneath the Mojave Desert. Could it help solve California’s water problem? 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The Athens transport and water companies are on board with the scheme, which will involve re-routing the tramlines to create a direct pedestrian route from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to the National Gardens. Athens to open up ancient river 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Whether it’s the electric company, the gas company, the water company or the IRS, if you have any doubts, you should call the organization itself. Perspective | The Caller ID said ‘Pepco.’ So did the telephone recording. It was all a scam. 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Wet wipes are particularly problematic: so-called "flushable" wipes have been a thorn in the side of water companies adamant that these products are still causing blockages. War on fatbergs: Can this 21st Century peril be blitzed? 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z “This should start with government placing a duty on water companies to restore and enhance nature.” England could run short of water within 25 years 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z Curtis slammed the water company Tuesday night after she discovered one of the Fiji Water girls made it into one of the actress’ red carpet photos on Sunday. Jamie Lee Curtis slams Fiji Water for ‘blatant promotion’ at 2019 Golden Globes 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z McDonnell has outlined a program of nationalizing the railways, energy and water companies and the postal service, raising taxes on businesses and the wealthy. Britain's opposition Labour Party plots overthrow of capitalism 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z Last year, the government asked the manufacturers and water companies to agree a flushable standard. Flushable wet wipes 'causing blockages' 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Few water-quality rules regulate those wells, meaning there is no water company to call, no backup system to turn to, and often no simple way to cure the contamination. Rural America’s Own Private Flint: Polluted Water Too Dangerous to Drink 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z A group representing major utility confirms raised concerns, noting that electric, gas and water companies use the 6 GHz spectrum band for communications networks. FCC moves to open more spectrum to connected devices 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z It said some water companies struggled with the disruption caused by the sudden thaw following March's bad weather. Three water companies warned by watchdog 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z What the public expects from a technology company is substantially different from what people expect in, say, a water company or the landline telephone company. Facebook begins to shift from being a free and open platform into a responsible public utility 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z A water company is warning that customer demand will be double its available supply by 2030 unless it takes action. Water supplies 'half of demand' by 2030 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z The plans are being submitted by water companies in England and Wales to the regulator Ofwat for the five years between 2020-2025. Water companies set out plans to cut bills 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Attorney’s Office informed a judge in a court filing that all charges will be dismissed against Pierce, his wife Sherry, water company owner George Johnson and lobbyist Jim Norton. US drops bribery case against ex-Arizona utility regulator 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Leaky finders How much do water companies waste? Here's what you need to know this morning 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z Robert Colvile, from the Centre for Policy Studies, was on Newsnight, championing the privatisation of the water companies on the basis that leaks were down by a third. Reality Check: Have water companies cut leaks by a third? 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z Water regulator Ofwat said all water companies were required to produce a detailed business plan. Water supplies 'half of demand' by 2030 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z But thunderstorms are arriving earlier than expected, cooling the air and bringing relief to gardeners, water companies, fire brigades and farmers. Here's what you need to know this morning 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z The legal department of Nongfu, China’s largest bottled water company, declined to comment on the case. Message in 10,000 bottles: Artist highlights water contamination in... 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Instead of touting his victories that night in Michigan and Mississippi, Trump went item by item, saying his bottled water company was “very successful” and his wine was “the finest wine.” Donald Trump’s presidency: Yet another failed product. Will he ever face the consequences? 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z Nine of the 20 water companies in England and Wales missed their leakage targets in 2017-18, with Thames Water the worst offender. Reality Check: Have water companies cut leaks by a third? 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z In about half of all American water companies, including the Detroit system, orthophosphates are added to the water at the treatment plant. ‘Nothing to worry about. The water is fine’: how Flint poisoned its people 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z And the water company doesn’t hold an event every year to hype slimmer faucets. Whoa! Meet the future phones that fold up, have 9 cameras and charge over thin air. 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z The Cranfield and Severn Trent partnership was among the top 100 global corporate–academic partnerships in Earth and environmental sciences, according to the Nature Index, with half of the top 20 collaborations involving water companies. Pooled resources 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z However, by Monday the sheer numbers prompted state water company officials to set up a help centre in a car park at Maassluis. Hundreds of birds hit by Dutch oil spill 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Some of the UK's biggest water companies did not properly support customers during this winter's Beast from the East snow chaos, causing "significant hardship", Ofwat has said. Water firms 'failed' during snow chaos 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Unlike sewage, where there are a finite number of water companies and easily visible pipes, the plastic comes from everywhere. Surfers Against Sewage ride the wave of the 'Harry and Meghan effect' 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Later that morning, a water company van crashed into a different utility pole - badly damaging the van. Car crashes into utility pole, gets swamped in marsh 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z Severn Trent, one of the United Kingdom’s 32 privately owned water companies, decided in 2009 to move to a more open innovation model instead of relying entirely on in-house research and development. Pooled resources 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z "Customers don't want to see their water company letting them down like this." Thames Water fined £120m over leaks 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Labour has been putting pressure on the government to tackle what it describes as "scandalous" profits made by private water companies. Water firms 'failed' during snow chaos 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z One water company’s annual awards was enhanced by activists invading the stage wielding a golden bog brush, he recalled. Surfers Against Sewage ride the wave of the 'Harry and Meghan effect' 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say Pierce, in exchange, voted for a rate increase that benefited Johnson’s water company and approved a measure that lets the firm’s owner use ratepayer money to pay his personal income tax bill. Opening statements set at former regulator’s bribery trial 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Authorities say Pierce took $31,000 in bribes funneled to him from water company owner George Johnson and tried to get Johnson to buy him a $350,000 piece of land. The Latest: Jury picked at ex-Arizona regulator’s trial 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z In exchange, prosecutors said Pierce voted for a rate increase that benefited the water company and approved a measure that lets the firm’s owner use ratepayer money to pay his personal income tax bill. Jury selection to begin for ex-regulator accused of bribery 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Addressing the questions of how to reduce the amount of water that is being used, Michael Roberts, from Water UK, said water companies were tackling the question head-on. Agency warns of water deficits for England 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Authorities say the water company owner funneled $31,000 to Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce and his wife through a consulting firm. Ex-Arizona regulator charged with bribery heads to trial 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Addressing the questions of how much freshwater was being extracted, a spokesman for Water UK said water companies were tackling the issue head-on. Agency warns of water deficits for England 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z In exchange, prosecutor said Pierce voted for a rate increase that benefited the water company and approved a measure that lets the firm’s owner use ratepayer money to pay his personal income tax bill. The Latest: Jury picked at ex-Arizona regulator’s trial 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The boss of a water company and the founder of a luxury sex toy company have won top awards for businesswomen. Severn Trent boss wins Veuve award 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z In 2016, some 9,500 billion litres of freshwater were taken from rivers, lakes, reservoirs and underground sources, with 55% of this used by public water companies, and 27% going to the electricity supply industry. Agency warns of water deficits for England 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Prosecutors say Pierce tried to arrange for the purchase of a $350,000 piece of land in Mesa that would be paid for by water company owner George Johnson. Ex-Arizona regulator charged with bribery heads to trial 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Despite warnings on packaging that products like wipes and tampons aren't flushable, women continue to dispose of them this way, forcing water companies to spend huge amounts of money clearing blockages. The fight for plastic-free periods 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Jury selection is scheduled to begin for a former elected Arizona utility regulator charged with accepting bribes from a water company owner in exchange for favorable decisions. The Latest: Jury picked at ex-Arizona regulator’s trial 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z OLD hands at some water companies still on occasion whip out a pair of dousing rods or find a Y-shaped twig to search for a leak in an underground pipe. Using AI to trace leaking pipes 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Caused by people pouring cooking oil down the drain – which then congeals with items that should not be flushed, such as wet wipes – fatbergs are an increasing problem for water companies, particularly in urban areas. Why there are more gym supplements in a London fatberg than cocaine and MDMA 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z If the water companies can get past their squeamishness about dissolved dead people in the sewers, Britain will soon follow suit. Why undertakers are worried 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z He stepped down from the company in 1984, but continued to spot opportunities to build empires in fragmented industries, investing in laundries and bottled water companies. Former Blockbuster owner dies at 80 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Authorities say water company owner George Johnson funneled $31,000 to Pierce and his wife through a consulting firm. The Latest: Jury picked at ex-Arizona regulator’s trial 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z A pilot version of the system is in use at ten water companies, which are providing 800 new sound samples a day into a database that numbers over 40,000 already. Using AI to trace leaking pipes 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z A Water UK spokesperson, which represents the major water companies, said it was in regular contact with government officials to ensure its cyber defences were sufficiently robust. UK finance, power and water on highest alert as threat of Russian cyber reprisal grows 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z Mr McDonnell said the study had been paid for by water companies, and that the amount paid in compensation would be set by Parliament. The shape of water: should the industry be renationalised? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Instead, she said, Ofwat would require water companies to provide more public information on each of the areas of concern. Gove: Water firms must clean up their act 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The result is Just, an eco-friendly bottled water company founded by Smith and his famous dad, Will Smith. Will and Jaden Smith create eco-friendly water company: Just 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z In one case, in Votorantim, a city in São Paulo state, it would have taken the local water company two years to survey its network of pipes using two operators armed with geophones. Using AI to trace leaking pipes 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z "How can you blame the water company when it's your responsibility to put in an inline pump?" he said. In eastern Kentucky, a rural county struggles without a steady supply of clean water 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z The water companies were monopolies, so to prevent profiteering and poor service, regulators were set up to keep them in check. The shape of water: should the industry be renationalised? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z It also said Gary Pierce voted in 2011 to let Johnson’s water company request that Johnson’s personal income taxes be covered by the utility’s customers. Lobbyist seeks to cut allegations from bribery indictment 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z During the 2017 general election, Labour promised in its manifesto to nationalise railways and England's water companies, scrap university tuition fees, increase corporation taxes and raise income tax for high earners. Labour's John McDonnell to attend Davos 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z In suburban St. Louis, even the water company is dealing with a pipe burst. Cold causing pipes to burst, even at water company 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z Pierce, his wife Sherry, water company owner George Johnson and lobbyist Jim Norton pleaded not guilty to bribery and fraud charges. Trial set for former Arizona regulator charged with bribery 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Ofwat, however, has indicated it is not considering any new financial rules for water companies. The shape of water: should the industry be renationalised? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The water company said it was still unknown when the repairs would be completed. Thousands still without water supply 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z The assessment includes payroll, vendor payments, sales and taxes generated by the bottled water company. Report: Poland Spring added $200 million to Maine economy 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z She contacted all the UK's water companies, and a majority confirmed engineers still use the centuries-old technique. Water companies use 'magic' to find leaks 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z The water company said Wednesday the boil advisory will remain in effect until it gets results from a second round of sampling. Samples clear, but customers told to continue boiling water 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Low borrowing costs have let the water companies load up with debt, pay dividends and make investments, all without endangering their credit rating. The shape of water: should the industry be renationalised? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The resulting mass can cause blockages which water companies spend millions of pounds each year to remove. Restaurant waste 'feeding fatbergs' 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z English water companies would be a priority for public ownership, and Labour may make investors exchange shares for government debt - or gilts. How could Labour's plans for greater public ownership work? 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, officers investigating an alleged water supply fraud said to have taken place while Puigdemont was mayor of Girona raided the offices of a water company in the city. 'They've called me a traitor': Catalans divided as independence vote nears 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z But the water company was eventually allowed to continue using the lake when it promised to cut its withdrawals from 1,100 to 400 litres per second. Italy drought: Rome forced to cut water pressure at night - BBC News 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Public interest groups like Food & Water Watch say that accountability is limited by corporate ownership that is beholden to shareholders and that privately-run water companies charge higher rates. Distressed U.S. cities seek to sell water systems: Aqua America CEO 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Today his company sells security services to about a dozen organizations that manage the country’s “critical infrastructure,” including power and water companies, chemical processors and others. This is the one corner of the D.C. area’s tech scene that’s doing really well 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z The authors concluded that future climate change may force farmers, hydropower plants, water companies and residents in affected areas to adjust to shifts in flood patterns. Study finds climate change altering Europe’s river floods 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z Many out here support the water company efforts. Fracking-related water issues draw attention in West Texas 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z But the water company and the regional authorities say they will continue to try to find a solution. Italy drought: Water cuts pose Rome 'health risk' - BBC News 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Public interest groups like Food & Water Watch say that accountability is limited by corporate ownership that is beholden to shareholders and that privately-run water companies charge higher rates. Distressed U.S. cities seek to sell water systems: Aqua America CEO 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z A school official says he will discuss trihalomethane levels with the local water company. Testing shows school water contains acceptable PFOA levels 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z Fears raised by Flint’s lead contamination crisis act as a “helpful catalyst” in the sales, said Richard Verdi, a Wall Street analyst who until recently covered water companies for Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services. Towns sell their public water systems — and come to regret it 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Arraignments also are scheduled Wednesday for water company owner George Johnson, Pierce’s wife Sherry and lobbyist Jim Norton on bribery and fraud charges. Former utility regulator to be arraigned on bribery charge 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z The water company that serves Rome is proposing cutting supplies for eight hours a day to 1.5 million residents. Italy drought: Water cuts pose Rome 'health risk' - BBC News 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z London's stock market edged higher, with shares in Severn Trent rising after the water company reported an increase in full-year profits. FTSE 100 bolstered by Severn Trent - BBC News 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z The manifesto says the current system would be replaced "with a network of regional publicly owned water companies". Reality Check: Has privatisation driven up water bills? - BBC News 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z It's likely to include 30 hours a week of free childcare for all two to four-year olds, nationalising England's 10 water companies and surcharges on companies paying staff more than £300,000 a year. BBC News Daily: Corbyn reveals plan - BBC News 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Plans include an "excessive pay levy" on salaries above £330,000, more free childcare and the nationalisation of England's 10 water companies. Labour manifesto: Corbyn to unveil 'programme of hope' - BBC News 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z An Environment Agency spokeswoman said: "We always advise that everyone uses water wisely - especially during a period of dry weather - and to follow the advice of their water company should water saving measures be required. " Farmers 'concerned' about crops after driest winter in 20 years - BBC News 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z The first phase of the project, new headquarters for a water company, is under construction. Camden’s field of dreams withers, but construction blooms 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z Scottish water company Scottish Water as well as Northern Ireland Water are both publicly owned. Reality Check: Has privatisation driven up water bills? - BBC News 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Downtown is little more than the fire station, a laundromat and an air and water company. Arkansas city shrinks amid region’s growth 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z A water company is using floating drones to survey the sewers under Milton Keynes. Drones used to survey Milton Keynes sewage system - BBC News 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Residents want commissioners to examine how well West Virginia American Water prepared for such an event and how water company officials responded once the leak occurred. Residents demand thorough investigation of 2014 water crisis 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Prices of bottled waters have doubled, as the fighting-stricken valley — Wadi Barada in Arabic — is home to some of the country’s most famous drinking water companies. Mounting frustration in Damascus amid widespread water cuts 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z According to the NAO report, water companies offer financial assistance to their poorest and most indebted customers. Reality Check: Has privatisation driven up water bills? - BBC News 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z The demonstrators, who protested for months, pressured a water company to stop delivering to the home and law enforcement investigated anonymous death threats against the unwelcome neighbor. Notorious 'Pillowcase Rapist' who was living in L.A. must be confined to a state hospital, judge rules 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z A little more than a month ago, Ben Weiss, the founder of the flavored water company Bai, also brushed back talk of a buyout. A Founder of Odwalla Tries to Recapture His Mojo 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z In the typical private equity water deal, higher rates help the firms earn returns of anywhere from 8 to 18 percent, more than what a regular for-profit water company may expect. In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z There is also a surge in the number of people going to the bathroom, which leads to a spike in the use of water companies' pumps, which draw electricity. Len Goodman to cause electricity surge, National Grid says - BBC News 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, existing infrastructure is crumbling, and public water companies are plagued by corruption and incompetence, said Ayala. 'We are in shock': historic Bolivia drought hammers homes and crops 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z The system would be a prize for corporate water companies, such as American Water or the French corporation Suez, both of whom own systems nearby. New Jersey formally takes over Atlantic City after decade of economic hardship 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z The water company also agreed not to seek a rate increase from state regulators to recoup the costs of settling the lawsuit. Judge tentatively OKs $151M settlement in chemical leak suit 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z And private equity firms, lacking technical expertise in how to manage infrastructure, often team up with private water companies. In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z The lawsuit alleges the water company was unprepared for the Freedom Industries spill that spurred a do-not-use order on tap water for 300,000 people for days. Judge: utility not responsible in wages lost in water crisis 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z However, the water company knew Freedom was upstream and hadn’t requested public information before the spill to understand what it stored, the report says. Report: West Virginia chemical spill could have been avoided 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The board says afterward, the state and the water company addressed many gaps through new requirements. The Latest: Chemical board drafts West Virginia spill report 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The new measure places the state-run power and water companies under the fund's control for 99 years. Greece transfers utilities to fund's control in bailout move 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z This includes K.K.R., which is said to be shopping its 90 percent stake in the Bayonne venture, a partnership with the water company Suez. In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z It was one of several rulings issued in the class-action lawsuit against the water company and Eastman by residents, businesses and workers who were ordered not to use contaminated water. Judge: utility not responsible in wages lost in water crisis 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z The new regulation applies to landline and cellphone providers, cable, television, internet, power and water companies. NY: Utilities can't charge termination fees after death 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z PAC said the regulator consistently overestimated water companies' costs. Water market overhaul proposed by Ofwat - BBC News 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z "Next you'll sell the Acropolis!" hundreds of protesters, most of them water company workers, chanted outside parliament before the vote. Greece transfers utilities to fund's control in bailout move 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z “It’s gorgeous. But it’s all toxic. Pesticides. People can’t drink water out of their wells. In Ashton, you can’t drink the water. It’s like Flint, Michigan, except at least here the water company told everybody.” Patagonia’s Philosopher-King 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z "The big problem is the water companies are businesses," he says. Could Brexit affect beach water quality? - BBC News 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z The city has announced an intention to file a “bad faith” complaint alleging Carlyle and Mountain Water representatives engaged in unfair dealings and misled the city regarding its intention to sell the water company. Montana Editorial Roundup 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Demonstrators have successfully pressured a water company to stop delivering to the home, and local law enforcement has investigated anonymous death threats against Hubbart. 'Pillowcase Rapist' Christopher Hubbart arrested 2 years after release from mental hospital 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Vanke traded goods as diverse as pig feed and videocassette recorders, and owned a supermarket chain, a bottled water company and other entities. How China Vanke Chief’s State Savior Could Be His Undoing 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Happy Tree, another maple water company, last year introduced lemon and ginger flavors, and this year it launched cold-brew coffee and pomegranate versions. Maple Syrup Breaks Away From Breakfast 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Racket supplier Head and bottled water company Evian followed Nike by saying they continue to back the 29-year old Russian player, who will appeal her suspension. Business Highlights 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court’s 5-2 ruling now leaves the way clear for the city to buy the water company. Montana Editorial Roundup 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Instructions provided by water companies varied greatly, ranging from those that contained protocols the EPA advised against a decade ago to those that were periodically updated, such as in Chicago. Water departments to change lead-testing methods after investigation 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Louisiana health officer Jimmy Guidry said Thursday that test by the water company was not properly followed up with more tests. “Do not drink” water advisory lifted in Louisiana town 2016-03-26T04:00:00Z It says it will then work with water companies to get household retail competition started by the end of the Parliament - so by 2020. Why can't you switch your water supplier? - BBC News 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z The reservoir is run by the water company, while the farm is being funded and operated by solar energy company, Lightsource. Europe's largest floating solar farm to open near Heathrow - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z The Carlyle Group, a major global investment firm, bought Mountain Water as part of a package of water companies it acquired when it purchased Park Water Co. for $102 million in late 2011. Montana Editorial Roundup 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z The water company said the sinkhole in the road was an "extreme example" of what happens when a large pipe bursts. Sally Hall's car 'sucked' into sinkhole in Epperstone - BBC News 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z At the same time, for-profit private water companies charge 58 percent more than publicly owned ones. Making big bucks off water: Private, for-profit water companies charge 58% more than the government, report finds 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z Customers of three water companies effectively refused: less than half of customers surveyed by Hartlepool Water, Northumbria Water and Bournemouth Water were willing to pay for a social tariff. Why can't you switch your water supplier? - BBC News 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z The water company furiously rejected that conclusion, but Snow blocked use of the water pump, and the cholera outbreak pretty much ended. Are You a Toxic Waste Disposal Site? 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z When the players began to congregate for their home game against Halifax the next night, Mike Armstrong looked particularly bleary-eyed, which was understandable: He had spent the day making deliveries for a water company. It’s Like the N.B.A., Minus the Money, Fame and Fans 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z The water company thought he was supervised by the local authorities and vice versa. Spanish civil servant's six-year absence from work not noticed - BBC News 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z By nightfall, state officials declared a state of emergency, telling residents in a nine-county area served by the water company to avoid using their tap water except for flushing toilets and putting out fires. Sentencings set for ex-execs in West Virginia chemical spill 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z The Carlyle Group sold Park Water Co. - the parent company of Mountain Water Co. and two water companies in California - to Liberty Utilities earlier this month for $327 million. State to sue after Mountain Water Co. sold without approval 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Just as water companies tried to obstruct the 19th-century efforts, industry has tried to block recent progress. Are You a Toxic Waste Disposal Site? 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z He mostly collects dust toward the end of the bench, collecting a meager salary — thus, his day job with the water company. It’s Like the N.B.A., Minus the Money, Fame and Fans 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Recently, for example, the Dutch water company Vitens announced that it would no longer work with Israel’s water company, Mekorot, which carries water to the settlements. The E.U. vs. B.D.S.: the Politics of Israel Sanctions 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Lavin did not call for the immediate sale of city assets including its municipal water company and the former Bader Field airport site, as envisioned under the state takeover plan. Spending cuts, but not bankruptcy, eyed for Atlantic City 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The city declined to designate the water company office a historic landmark, clearing its demolition. Construction nearing for new Omni hotel in Louisville 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z |
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