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Race against the clock to stop river pollution harming wildlife
Race against the clock to stop river pollution harming wildlife Fish and other aquatic life on the River Witham are ‘under threat’ from a major oil spill on one of its tributaries. Contd.
Read moreCompanies encouraged to check pollution prevention measures
Companies encouraged to check pollution prevention measures 07-Nov-2011 The Environment Agency is urging all companies to check they have the right pollution prevention measures in place to protect the environment, and avoid potential prosecution. The call comes after Pincroft Dyeing and Printing Company Limited was fined £3,500 for a pollution incident which resulted in blue discolouration of the River Douglas in January this year.
Read moreSewage Discharges balmed for poor water quality in North Wales Lake
Sewage concern raised for Snowdonia lake, Llyn Padarn Gwynedd Council is working towards making the lake an official bathing water....
Read moreBack from the brink - Environment Agency reveals the most improved rivers.
Back from the brink - Environment Agency reveals the most improved rivers. 30-Aug-2011 Today the Environment Agency released its list of the10 most improved rivers. River Wear, County Durham. A river that once ran black with coal is now an international match fishing destination. Another so polluted that it was described as an affront to a civilised society is now a home for Salmon, Otters and Water Voles. And a London river that was officially declare
Read moreCompany fined for breaching sewage discharge permit conditions.
Company fined for breaching sewage discharge permit conditions.
Read moreOur "Ollies" Back!!
Not so many years ago, your chances of spotting an otter or water vole were vanishing fast.
Read moreWater prices in England and Wales 2011-12
Water prices in England and Wales 2011-12 Water bills for 2011-12 take effect in April. Water UK has published a background briefing on prices, costs and investment.
Read moreOtters are living proof of a healthy water environment
Otter populations are reported at ten times as many places in England as thirty years ago.
Read moreRiver award confirms success of water industry investment.
The award this week of a prestigious international environment prize to the River Thames is a deserved accolade for the people and organisations behind the transformation of a famous river.
Read moreRivers "cleanest for over a century"
The latest assessment of river quality in England and Wales shows 70 percent in very good condition.
Read moreEnvironment Agency protect pond's water quality
The Environment Agency helped protect the water quality of a Lincolnshire pond after it was polluted.
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