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Gareth Mead, riverside manager at Severn Trent, at the River Severn in Shrewsbury. Picture: LDRS

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Severn Trent doesn’t want to issue hosepipe ban but makes a call to “use water wisely”

Severn Trent says it doesn’t want to be “killjoys” by issuing a hosepipe ban – but is advising people to use water wisely. A drought has officially been declared in seven areas of England, including the West Midlands. This, the Environment Agency says, has been brought by a combination of very low rainfall and warm temperatures. The UK is set to have its driest July on record, which follows the warmest June. Several water companies have issued temporary hosepipe bans, […]

today30 July 2026 8

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Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Local communities, water quality and wildlife will benefit from a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor performance across the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24 financial year. The Environment Agency ensures this record funding goes directly to charities and projects that restore the harm done to waterways and improve water quality, […]

today13 April 2026 25

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