Law-breaking water company executives face tougher punishments, including possible prison sentences, under new powers that have come into force in England and Wales. Bosses who fail to co-operate or obstruct investigators looking into sewage spills can now be jailed for up to two years. The government said the threat of tougher sentences would act as...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC South West Water said its bottled water stations in Devon have now been demobilised Schools have reopened after teams worked “very hard” to restore water supplies following a burst main on Sunday, South West Water (SWW) has said. The water company said on Thursday its network was back...
Cameron Weldon BBC News, South West BBC Deanna Prestige said she and other tenants were unable to shower for a week Elderly tenants of a sheltered housing scheme were left without heating and hot water for a week after a gas leak. Deanna Prestige, 76, said residents of 12 flats at Romaleyn Gardens in Paignton...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC South West Water said its four bottled water stations would remain open Water supplies have been successfully restored for some properties across west Devon following a burst main, South West Water (SWW) has said. The water company said it plans to connect remaining customers on Wednesday as the...
South West Water bills increased by a third this month immediately after the Environment Agency published data showing that the company had released sewage for more hours than any other water company in England and Wales during 2024. The data shows that a South West Water overflow in Salcombe Regis spilled sewage for very nearly...
Zhara Simpson BBC News, South West BBC South West Water said it teams were working hard to fully restore water supplies to the homes still affected following a burst water main on Monday Thousands of properties are still without water supplies following a burst pipe in west Devon. South West Water (SWW) confirmed on Tuesday...
A burst pipe is affecting the water supply for some customers in the Plymouth area, South West Water (SWW) has said. It said customers in the postcode areas of PL6, PL19 and PL20 may be experiencing a loss of supply or lower water pressure than usual. SWW has set up water collection points for customers...
People in Devon are being urged to take part in a national survey of water voles by a wildlife charity. The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is looking for volunteers for its National Water Vole Monitoring Programme, which runs until 15 June. Emily Luck, water vole officer at PTES said the “vole-unteers” would be...
Kirk England BBC South West Environment Correspondent BBC Christine from Plymouth said she felt “very angry” her bill had increased because she did not have a water meter Disgruntled South West Water (SWW) customers have been speaking out after the utility company announced average customer bills for this year would go up by 28%. The...
Kirk England Environment and tourism correspondent, BBC South West PA Media South West Water said it was doing everything it could to keep bills affordable Some South West Water (SWW) customers have said they are angry and concerned at water bill rises that came into force at the beginning of April. Chris Dealy from Cornwall...
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News Getty Images The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten year high, according to data obtained by campaigners. Surfers Against Sewage said the Environment Agency data showed the number of incidents was more than double its target. Such...
This story was originally published by The New Lede. Millions of people across the United States could be drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of substances created when utilities disinfect water tainted with animal manure and other pollutants, according to a report released Thursday. An analysis of testing results from community water systems in 49...
Rory McIlroy finds the water with his chip shot on the 15th hole, leading to a double bogey in his first round at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: Rose extends Masters lead with consecutive birdies Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on the...
A roundabout in Plymouth city centre has been partially closed after a tractor collided with a water main valve. Derrys Cross Roundabout is closed at the southern end due to damage to the valve, highways bosses said. Plymouth Highways also said the closure was causing long delays in the area. Emergency services including police are...
Authorities in India’s Kuno National Park have started disciplinary action against a forest worker who is seen offering water to a cheetah and her cubs in a video that has gone viral online. The man, a driver at the sanctuary, violated instructions which say only authorised personnel can go near the big cats, park officials...