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Hosepipe ban could last well into next year - Yorkshire Water

Firm’s first ban in 27 years came into effect from August 26

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban in place for millions of water customers may not be lifted until next year

Water bosses hoped a hosepipe ban would reduce water demand from 150 litres per person per day to 100, with most of England and Wales still considered in drought

Daily Mirror

Government app Jaldoot to capture data on ground water tables

The water levels in will be measured twice a year, pre and post monsoon

The Hindu

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The UK's water industry is broken – here's how to fix it

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

The Conversation

Scottish Water investigating loss of supply in parts of Glasgow

Glasgow Live

Vijayawada: Concern over ‘declining water quality’ in Krishna

Amaravati Walkers and Runners Association celebrates World Rivers Day

The Hindu

Hosepipe bans still in force in 4 regions as firms give update on when they will end

Water companies across the UK have now provided updates on when the temporary ban is expected to come to an end, after announcing the restrictions back in August

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TWAD board expedites the Kurichi-Kuniyamuthur water supply project

Almost 98% of the works have been completed says TWAD board officials.

The Hindu

Pampady completes mapping of water bodies

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Southern Water alters pollution alert tool to curb automatic red alerts

Map used to flag red all raw sewage releases into bathing waters – but firm now says it factors in ‘impact’

The Guardian - UK

Washing cars could be banned as England continues to suffer from drought

Water companies are reportedly considering a ban on non-essential use of water later this month

Wales Online

Further water bans ‘being considered across England as supplies continue to run low’

A ban on non-essential water use could be imposed this month, leaked documents reveal

Evening Standard

Water firms consider bans on filling public pools and car washing to fight drought

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal water firms are considering drastic measures to combat drought

The Guardian - UK

Sydney north shore residents face third day without water after main bursts

Sydney Water apologises to residents of Lane Cove and surrounding suburbs for water supply and traffic issues

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'Record-breaking' rain needed to help parts of UK recover after summer

The Met Office says it may take some time before some areas can 'recharge' following the heatwaves

The Independent UK

Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer

The South of England was amongst the driest regions of the UK, where four of the six water companies currently implementing hosepipe bans are located.

Edinburgh Live

Stark images show huge Edinburgh reservoir completely drained after dry summer

One of the main reservoirs within the Pentlands has had its water levels lowered considerably to benefit other nearby sources, with the dry summer also playing a huge role

The Guardian - UK

Eustice defends ‘utter failure’ of efforts to cut raw sewage discharges in England

Environment secretary responds to criticism of plan to stop ‘literal shit being pumped into rivers and seas’

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Los Angeles Times

Facing 'dead pool' risk, California braces for painful water cuts from Colorado River

LOS ANGELES — California water districts are under growing pressure to shoulder substantial water cutbacks as the federal government pushes for urgent solutions to prevent the Colorado River's badly depleted reservoirs from reaching dangerously low levels.

Wales Online

'No concerns' over Welsh reservoir despite low water levels

Locals have been reassured after some spotted low water levels at Pentwyn reservoir

Wales Online

Swimmers urged to stay away from water at six Welsh beaches as pollution warning issued

Swimming is not being advised at six beaches in west Wales

The Conversation

The 'yuck factor' pushes a premier towards desalination yet again, but history suggests recycled water's time has come

A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth.

Nottingham Post

Claim 420 Severn Trent sewage pipes may be pumping filth into our rivers and seas

However, Severn Trent said the interpretation of the data was not accurate.

Chronicle Live

Investigation finds hundreds of pipes 'could be dumping sewage illegally' including more than 60 in the North East

61 of more than 870 pipes which could be operating without permits are under the control of Northumbrian Water

The Conversation

Rivers worldwide are running dry – here's why and what we can do about it

Rivers around the world have been drying up recently. The Loire in France broke records in mid-August for its low water levels, while photos circulating online show the mighty Danube, Rhine, Yangtze and Colorado rivers all but reduced to trickles.

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