42 h. ago Water warning issued as prolonged dry spell causes 'considerable concern'

Riverbeds are running dry, wildfires have intensified and algal blooms have been spotted

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4 d. ago United Utilities issues warning as reservoir water levels continue to drop after weeks of no rain

The recent heatwave exposed a beach at a reservoir in north Manchester

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9 d. ago Tap water bacteria: Warning lifted but what happened and what were the consequences?

A ‘boil order’ was issued to parts of the UK this week

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9 d. ago Scottish Water issues warning after country's driest spell in over 60 years

Scots have been asked to take shorter showers and avoid using hoses.

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9 d. ago Taps in homes 'across the country' could be riddled with dangerous bacteria, expert warns

Bacteria which is plaguing North Yorkshire's water supply could infect taps all over the country, experts have warned. Residents were issued with an urgent 'do not drink' warning from Yorkshire Water.

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9 d. ago Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes urged to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

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9 d. ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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9 d. ago Urgent 'do not drink' warning issued for tap water in UK region

Residents in the affected areas have been told to boil their tap water before drinking it, using it to brush their teeth or for washing salad after tests revealed the presence of potentially dangerous organisms.

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1 week ago Boil tap water 'until further notice' warning issued to some UK householders

Households in the affected area have been urged to boil all tap water used for drinking, brushing teeth and preparation of foods.

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1 week ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid dry weather

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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1 week ago Britain on high drought alert: Restrictions warning issued for 16 million people as UK on track for driest spring on record

Much of the UK has become parched in recent weeks amid sustained warm and dry weather, which meteorologists expect will continue for at least another ten days.

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1 week ago Thames Water boss issues stark warning on restrictions after dry spring

Thames Water has upped its drought level plans given the driest spring for decades. Chris Weston - amid defending his £195,000 bonus - has raised the spectre of supply issues

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3 w. ago Alert issued over low water levels in two Dumfries and Galloway rivers

The good weather has seen an early warning issued for water scarcity across the whole region.

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3 w. ago 'Urgent' smart meter warning as 300,000 homes could be left without heating or hot water in weeks

Properties with Radio Teleswitch Service been urged to upgrade to smart meters to avoid being disconnected or forced to pay extortionate bills

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3 w. ago Smart meter warning issued as 300,000 homes could be left without hot water

The old-style Radio Teleswitch Service system, used by roughly 430,000 homes, will be switched off on 1 July

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