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Troubled waters: How the UK’s water companies became a national disgrace

Outages in Kent and Sussex this week became the latest in a long list of breakdowns in the UK’s creaking water system. Harry Cockburn asks how Britain can solve its utilities crisis

The Independent UK

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

AAP

‘It’s a shambles’: Anger grows at South East Water CEO as thousands without water ‘until at least the weekend’

‘Not only is the infrastructure depleted, but the leadership is rubbish,’ local MP says

The Independent UK

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South East Water outage - everything you need to know as thousands impacted

Residents in Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone are among those affected by disruptions to their water supply

Evening Standard

Tap water now safe for thousands of Kent residents after recent ‘boil notice’

Around 24,000 homes and businesses were affected by water quality issues

The Independent UK

IDEXX Surpasses Earnings Expectations, Justifying Premium Valuation

Pet healthcare is witnessing a surge in demand as more households prioritize their pets’ well-being, driving companies in this sector to outperform expectations. This trend is reflected in IDEXX Laboratories Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:IDXX) recent financial results, showcasing significant growth and revised earnings guidance.

Benzinga

Water industry may be added to list of sensitive business sectors, says minister

The communications, energy and data infrastructure sectors are all required to notify the investment security unit of certain business deals.

The Independent UK

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Keir Starmer backs Environment Secretary Steve Reed after Feargal Sharkey urges him to quit over water scandal

Former Undertones frontman turned environmental campaigner accused Steve Reed of having ‘no control’ over the water industry

Evening Standard

Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

Lawrence Gosden was awarded £691,000 as part of a long-term incentive plan this year on top of his £687,000 fixed pay, the firm’s annual report said.

Evening Standard

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers

The Greens had a poor election. They lost three of their four lower house seats including that of their leader Adam Bandt. This despite their overall vote remaining mostly steady. But they did retain all their Senate spots – though later they lost a senator through her defection to Labor…

The Conversation

Water firms would be foolish to increase salaries to get around bonus ban – Reed

Six firms have been banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses under new rules that came into force on Friday.

Evening Standard

Thames Water creditors warn of "short and closing window" to agree rescue deal

A group of more than 100 creditors holding £13 billion of Thames Water debt said time is running out

Evening Standard

DuPont’s Electronics Spinoff: The Start of Something Big

DuPont initially sought to split into 3 public companies, but will instead keep the Water division and speed up the spin-off of its Electronic division in Nov

MarketBeat

3 Water Stocks Tapping into a $1 Trillion Industry

Considering the critical need for effective water management, filtration, and treatment, the market growth of the water industry in the future is unstoppable. Hence, investors could consider fundamentally sound water stocks such as York Water (YORW), Pure Cycle (PCYO), and Consolidated Water (CWCO) tapping into the $1 trillion industry. Keep…

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Evening Standard

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

Regulators have allowed water firms to raise bills significantly over the next five years. PA news agency asks why, and explains what happens next.

AAP

Mobile fix for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

A mobile treatment system will be installed at a key water filtration plant as authorities rush to bring levels of PFAS chemicals in line with new standards.

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3 Small-Cap Clean Water Stocks Fighting Global Scarcity

Small-cap clean water companies are showing significant growth potential amid the rising demand for innovative water solutions, benefiting from sustainable investments, and capitalizing on the growing global water treatment market, making stocks like The York Water (YORW), Consolidated Water (CWCO), and Pure Cycle (PCYO) a wise choice in fighting global…

Evening Standard

Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024

The proportion of bathing waters rated poor rose to a new high of 8.2% as newly designated sites struggle with pollution problems.

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Evening Standard

One in 12 swimming spots failing water quality standards, monitoring shows

Annual figures for England’s bathing waters branded ‘unacceptable’ by a Government minister.

Evening Standard

Thames Water reveals £3 billion emergency financing plan to keep it solvent until October 2025

Proposals could provide Thames with up to £3 billion of lifeline cash

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3 Water Stocks to Watch for a Thirsty World

The water industry is set for substantial growth as increasing water scarcity drives demand for water-related infrastructure and services. Therefore, investors may want to consider watching strong water stocks like The York Water (YORW), California Water Service (CWT), and Consolidated Water (CWCO) to meet rising global needs. Keep reading.

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Keep an Eye on These 3 Water Utility Stocks This August

Water is a necessity, and with the growing scarcity of freshwater worldwide, investments in water utility stocks are gaining momentum. Given this backdrop, it could be wise to keep an eye on water utility companies like Global Water Resources (GWRS), California Water Service (CWT), and Consolidated Water Co. (CWCO). Keep…

International Business Times

Waterfall Mainnet Goes Live With 7,500 Active Validators; Gate.io Lists $WATER

Waterfall Network's mainnet has gone live and its native token, $WATER, has been listed on Gate.io, marking a major milestone in its goal of providing an invaluable platform for dApp developers.

Autosport

Supercars Townsville: Waters wins chaotic opener from Mostert

Cameron Waters returned to form in emphatic style by taking the win in Race 13 of the Supercars campaign in Townsville.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer must flush away the stinking turd of Thatcher’s water privatisation

Letters: Ofwat is just going through the regulatory motions and Labour must act after the election, says Peter Timberlake. However, Bill Kingdom says public ownership is no panacea

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