Anglian Water, Southern Water, and Thames Water are all facing severe operational challenges due to widespread drought and water shortages across England.

The entities involved

• Anglian Water →

  water company that operates in the East of England

  • Anglian Water is managing operational issues in England due to water sources being below normal levels and increased demand.Mon 07:33
  • Anglian Water is planning a new desalination plant in Norfolk, with Mablethorpe as a potential site, and a second plant in Lincolnshire, with Bacton as a potential site.Mon 07:33
• Southern Water →

  water utility company

  • Reviewing development application concerns following concerns over flawed traffic surveys in Hampshire.Sun 16:59
  • A burst water pipe is affecting the water supply in Crawley, requiring road closures and emergency services response.Sun 08:23
• Thames Water →

  UK water company

  • A major water main burst is currently affecting the water supply in the Thames Water service area spanning London and Surrey.Mon 14:43
  • The government is raising objections to a rescue deal for Thames Water, warning of an undue burden on customers.Mon 03:18
• England →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38

Related events

• Thames Water is seeking drought permits and conducting environmental assessments regarding water use in Oxfordshire.Sep 22
• Anglian Water is strengthening water supply resilience across the East of England region.Aug 10
• The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.Jul 29
• Drought conditions have led to official water usage restrictions and declarations across parts of England.Aug 17
• Anglian Water operates in the affected region of England.Jun 25