Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record : Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergency
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Record sewage spills in England causing marine species to swallow cocktail of drugs
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UK Utilities Boost Sewage Spill Investment, But Not Thames Water: Six English water companies will spend a total £180 million ($231 million) to cut thousands of ...
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How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation: Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservation
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Southern Water’s offer to Sussex customers after cyber attack 'not sufficient' following cyber attack
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Tankers arrive in West Sussex town as road closures in place: Southern Water has explained why tankers have arrived in a West Sussex town.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/tankers-arrive-in-west-sussex-town-as-road-closures-in-place-4542609
Southern Water fined £330,000 for killing more than 2,000 fish: The company, which supplies water to the southeast of England, failed to act quickly on an ...
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Southern Water fined £330,000 after raw sewage escaped into Hampshire stream: Almost 2,000 fish were killed as faulty equipment at a pumping station sent ...
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New £4.5m wetland near West Sussex village: Southern Water reveals plans for project the size of two football pitches
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environment/new-ps45m-wetland-near-west-sussex-village-southern-water-reveals-plans-for-project-the-size-of-two-football-pitches-4526165
UK utility giant Southern Water says hackers stole personal data of hundreds of thousands of customers
techcrunch.com/2024/02/14/uk-utility-giant-southern-water-says-hackers-stole-personal-data-of-hundreds-of-thousands-of-customers/
‘I won’t pay my water bill until companies clean up their act on sewage’: Author Julie Wassmer is one of a growing number of people boycotting their water bills ...
inews.co.uk/news/woman-refuse-payment-sewage-southern-water-2884240
Joe Lycett legs it out of room after being confronted by his own poo: Joe Lycett has been left disgusted after witnessing his own excrement being pushed through ...
metro.co.uk/2024/02/20/joe-lycett-legs-room-confronted-poo-20316556/
Rishi Sunak visits Sussex: Prime Minister speaks about A27 investments, Southern Water and NHS waiting times
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/rishi-sunak-visits-sussex-prime-minister-speaks-about-a27-investments-southern-water-and-nhs-waiting-times-4485601
Sea swimmer’s revolt: The army of people boycotting bills over sewage spills: Nearly 400,000 untreated sewage discharges were reported in 2022, plus 1 ...
inews.co.uk/news/sea-swimmers-bills-sewage-2896587
A27 near Chichester officially reopened, Southern Water 'apologises': The A27 is reopened.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/a27-near-chichester-officially-reopened-southern-water-apologises-4547295
Southern water 'investigating' if A27 near Chichester road closure flooding their 'fault'
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/southern-water-investigating-if-a27-near-chichester-road-closure-flooding-their-fault-4546432
Lego: Southern Water in race to get unique project off the ground which could hit toy shop shelves soon
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/lego-southern-water-in-race-to-get-unique-project-off-the-ground-which-could-hit-toy-shop-shelves-soon-4540421
Hampshire County Council leader meets Southern Water CEO: COUNCIL leaders across Hampshire quizzed the CEO of Southern Water following recent flooding and supply ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24148257.hampshire-county-council-leader-meets-southern-water-ceo/
Steve Brine meets Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden: WINCHESTER'S MP recently met the CEO of Southern Water for an update on the company’s recent performance.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24146562.steve-brine-meets-southern-water-ceo-lawrence-gosden/
Would Labour’s plan to put water bosses in the dock over sewage dumps work?: In an exclusive interview, Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary tells i the ...
inews.co.uk/news/would-labour-plan-put-water-bosses-dock-sewage-dumps-work-2865656
Sussex school students given chance to 'grill' Southern Water chief in Question Time event
sussexexpress.co.uk/education/sussex-school-students-given-chance-to-grill-southern-water-chief-in-question-time-event-4482145
Water pressure restored in Bognor Regis and Barnham after outage this morning: Water pressure has been restored to affected addresses in Bognor Regis and Barnham ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/water-pressure-restored-in-bognor-regis-and-barnham-after-outage-this-morning-4474186
Quick Glance: Is Southern Water to Blame for Deteriorating Southsea Beach Water Quality?
- Portsmouth City Council considers advising beachgoers not to swim due to declining water quality in Southsea.
- Councillor Matthew Winnington criticizes Southern Water for under-investing in infrastructure, leading to road closures.
- Councillor Pitt shares personal experience with rodent infestation, implicating Southern Water.
- Possible causes of declining water quality include sewage outfalls, contaminated groundwater, coastal defense work, or leaks from the pier.
Water companies could be fined up to a tenth of their turnover for poor customer service, under new powers given to the water regulator for England and Wales ... Show more
Water bills rising in almost every UK area in April - full list: Just two water companies have said they will cut their charge compared to a year ago with one ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/water-bills-rising-almost-every-28556223
Eastern Road in Portsmouth has reopened - more work ahead to repair broken sewage pipes
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The national parks blighted by convoys of sewage tankers: Sewage tankers have started to descend on one village in the Lake District 'every time it ...
inews.co.uk/news/national-parks-sewage-tankers-2872819
Concern over water quality at Southsea and Eastney beaches: There is concern and confusion over declining bathing water quality in Southsea and Eastney ...
portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/concern-over-water-quality-at-southsea-and-eastney-beaches-4472254
Swimmers and surfers report illness after sewage spill: Southern Water blames local houseboat toilets for any pollution in the harbour at Shoreham on the Sussex ...
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Baileys warning issued to every UK household ahead of Christmas: People could be left with a large repair cost if they dispose of it in the wrong way
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Warning as common Baileys mistake could cost you hundreds: Experts have explained what you should be doing instead of you want to avoid an unexpected bill
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/baileys-warning-drink-mistake-could-28268808
Hounsdown School field contaminated after sewer pipe fails: A field at Hounsdown School in Totton is out of bounds until further notice after a sewer pipe ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24029412.southern-water-sewer-pipe-failure-contaminates-school-field/
Christmas dinner turkey fat warning by Southern Water over blocked pipes and drains
itv.com/news/meridian/2023-12-23/turkey-fat-warning-over-blocked-pipes-and-drains
Barnham Fish and Chip shop's business down nearly 50 per cent as sewage pipe collapse closes main road
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/barnham-fish-and-chip-shops-business-down-nearly-50-per-cent-as-sewage-pipe-collapse-closes-main-road-4445950
Shirley dad's driveway filled again with faeces after storm: A Shirley dad saw his driveway once again flooded with faeces and sewage as torrential rain battered ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/24031117.shirley-dads-driveway-filled-faeces-storm/
Plumbing experts say absolutely never pour this drink down sink: Drainage experts have said that pouring the left over drink from glasses down the sink can lead ...
examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/warning-issued-plumbing-experts-saying-28308632
Southern Water refuses to reveal cost of hiring sewage tankers: Southern Water is refusing to reveal the cost of hiring a fleet of tankers to remove wastewater ...
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Portsmouth delays worsen due to traffic incident on A3M amidst Eastern Road Southern Water burst sewer disruption
portsmouth.co.uk/news/transport/portsmouth-delays-worsen-due-to-traffic-incident-on-a3m-amidst-eastern-road-southern-water-burst-sewer-disruption-4470761
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Bid to unblock developments for 'thousands of new homes' in West Sussex: A house builders’ association has said it has taken the first step to unblock the ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/bid-to-unblock-developments-for-thousands-of-new-homes-in-west-sussex-4423637
‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water sources across England: Exclusive: Experts ‘alarmed’ after potentially toxic chemicals detected in sources at 17 of ...
theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/28/forever-chemicals-found-in-drinking-water-sources-across-england
Barnham flooding: Arun District Council responds to MP's complaint: “Flooding is not the fault of this council,” an Arun District Council officer has told the MP ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/barnham-flooding-arun-district-council-responds-to-mps-complaint-4459205
Southern Water tankers at scene of burst sewer near Totton: Dozens of Southern Water tankers have arrived in Ashurst Bridge Road, near Totton ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/23953590.southern-water-tankers-scene-burst-sewer-near-totton/
Southern Water preparing for busy Christmas period: Southern Water’s frontline workers will be hard at work while Hampshire residents tuck into Christmas dinner.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24006574.southern-water-preparing-busy-christmas-period/
These are the Daily Echo's top stories from February 2023: The sacking of Saints manager Nathan Jones after eight games, a royal visit and a murder in Thornhill ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/23982543.daily-echos-top-stories-february-2023/
Disabled Chichester woman unable to use toilet for days at a time due to overwhelmed drain
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/disabled-chichester-woman-unable-to-use-toilet-for-days-at-a-time-due-to-overwhelmed-drain-4452479
Portsmouth's Eastern Road to shut for road works as Portsmouth FC game versus Bolton finishes
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Eastern Road on Portsmouth: Queues building on A27 Westbound due to closure of Eastern Road following leak discovery
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Isle of Wight homes with no water and Ryde McDonald's closed: A burst main on the Isle of Wight has left homes and businesses, including McDonald's ...
countypress.co.uk/news/23997424.isle-wight-homes-no-water-ryde-mcdonalds-closed/
Welcome to Sewage Island (formerly the Isle of Wight): Heavy rainfall has brought the Isle of Wight's sewage problem into sharp focus ...
inews.co.uk/news/environment/uk-sewage-island-isle-wight-locals-sick-home-dumping-ground-2757494
Sewage pipe collapse in Barnham: urgent road repairs to start on diversion route: Urgent road repairs are set to take place in Barnham today (Friday ...
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Portsmouth's Eastern Road to be closed as repair works start tomorrow, Southern Water confirms
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Councillor slams Southern Water for continued sewage and flooding in village: A Winchester city councillor has blamed Southern Water for sewage and flooding ...
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Sewage pipe bursts in West Sussex village as foul smell lingers and tankers brought in; 'reports of dead fish'
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/weather/sewage-pipe-bursts-in-west-sussex-village-as-foul-smell-lingers-and-tankers-brought-in-reports-of-dead-fish-4437817
Roman grave found at water pipeline construction site: A grave and a Roman coin are unearthed on the route of a new water pipeline in Hampshire.
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Isle of Wight water supply should be back says Southern Water: Southern Water says everyone on the Isle of Wight should now have water, following a recent outage ...
countypress.co.uk/news/23904844.isle-wight-water-supply-back-says-southern-water/
Traffic in Hampshire: Heavy delays across Portsmouth following burst sewer in Eastern Road
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Price hike plans by Southern Water are under fire from Portsmouth city councillors
portsmouth.co.uk/news/politics/price-hike-plans-by-southern-water-are-under-fire-from-portsmouth-city-councillors-4435169
Southern Water: Use 'white noise' to block out noisy tankers: A New Forest resident has slammed Southern Water for telling his family to listen to ‘white noise ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/23966731.southern-water-use-white-noise-block-noisy-tankers/
Rye business offered £75 in compensation from Southern Water after losing £30,000 during outage
itv.com/news/meridian/2023-10-30/business-offered-75-compensation-by-southern-water-after-losing-30000
Storm Ciarán: Plagued Lancing residential estate hit by major flooding - 'Worst I've seen for about 23 years'
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/weather/storm-ciaran-plagued-lancing-residential-estate-hit-by-major-flooding-worst-ive-seen-for-about-23-years-4395917
Water pipe bursts in Crawley; fire crews in attendance: Fire crews have been called to help deal with a water pipe in Crawley.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/water-pipe-bursts-in-crawley-fire-crews-in-attendance-4429695
Southampton dad hits out at Southern Water over faeces in driveway: A father-of-two feared his children would be bullied at school after his driveway and garden ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/23859514.southampton-dad-hits-southern-water-faeces-driveway/
Portsmouth Traffic: Eastern Road reopens to traffic after Southern Water completes sewer repairs
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Southern Water backs Government consultation on banning wet wipes: Southern Water has announced it is backing the Government’s consultation on banning wet wipes.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23944545.southern-water-backs-government-consultation-banning-wet-wipes/
Thousands of homes to be without water on the Isle of Wight after worst flooding in ten years
itv.com/news/meridian/2023-10-25/thousands-of-homes-to-be-without-water-after-worst-flooding-in-ten-years
Labour to block bonuses for sewage-spilling chiefs: The bosses of water companies with poor records for spilling sewage into rivers and seas could be blocked ...
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Southern Water reports 20 per cent fall in sewer blockages: False teeth, mobile phones and soft toys are just some of the items that Southern Water has found ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23930684.southern-water-reports-20-per-cent-fall-sewer-blockages/
The reality of life in Kent’s ‘best suburb’ that’s plagued by sewage: 'In this day and age it’s unacceptable to have raw sewage going into the sea’
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/reality-life-kents-best-suburb-8903869
Southern Water apologises for sewer blockage in Cowes Isle of Wight: A spokesperson for Southern Water said the blockage in Cowes was due to fats ...
countypress.co.uk/news/23919099.southern-water-apologises-sewer-blockage-cowes-isle-wight/
Watchdog berates Thames Water and Southern Water over level of complaints: Two utilities deemed ‘standout poor performers’ with so many complaints it skews ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/oct/05/watchdog-berates-thames-water-and-southern-water-over-level-of-complaints
Southern Water says it's delaying repairs to a burst water main near the A27 in Falmer, to prevent travel disruption to thousands of fans heading to the Amex ... Show more
Road between Eastleigh and Colden Common closed for two more days: A busy road connecting Eastleigh and Colden Common will be closed for at least another three ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/23897604.road-eastleigh-colden-common-closed-three-days/
Storm Ciaran in Hampshire: Southbound lanes of Eastern Road in Portsmouth to close tomorrow following burst sewer, Southern Water confirms
portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/storm-ciaran-in-hampshire-southbound-lanes-of-eastern-road-in-portsmouth-to-close-tomorrow-following-burst-sewer-southern-water-confirms-4394708
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Storm Ciaran: Portsmouth's Eastern Road to shut two lanes over weekend due to "urgent sewer repairs"
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Isle of Wight flooding concerns raised after East Cowes damage: An investigation has been launched into claims water pumps on the Isle of Wight were not turned ...
countypress.co.uk/news/23895719.isle-wight-flooding-concerns-raised-east-cowes-damage/
Ofwat names 4 worst water firms as £1.4bn paid out to shareholders: Serious concerns raised over finances of companies - which have paid out billions to ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/ofwat-names-four-worst-performing-27986335
Ofwat warns over financial health of four water suppliers in England: Thames Water and Southern Water among firms urged to take action to secure long-term ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/oct/26/ofwat-financial-health-water-suppliers-england-wales-thames-water-southern
Isle of Wight floods and how to seek help in the aftermath: Isle of Wight aftermath of major flooding. Here's how and where to seek advice and help.
countypress.co.uk/news/23880146.isle-wight-floods-seek-help-aftermath/
'Shambolic' water company leaves hundreds of residents without water for eight days
metro.co.uk/2023/10/01/shambolic-water-company-leaves-hundreds-of-residents-without-water-for-eight-days-19585787/
Letter: Farm on the verge of going under due to Southern Water: A small family-run dairy farm, Hiltonbury Jerseys, near Winchester, suffered a water outage last ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23838928.letter-farm-verge-going-due-southern-water/
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