We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to the Environment Agency on environmental regulation and enforcement in relation to the water sector in England.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to water companies requesting accelerated maintenance work at sewer networks to tackle high spilling storm overflows.
The National Drought Group reiterates importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite third wettest autumn this century.
UK scales up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices, and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent.
Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.
Kini begins his second term at the water services regulator
The Tees Tidelands project will reduce the risk of flooding, help nature recover and reconnect people with the River Tees estuary.
Former Director at the Infrastructure Projects Authority appointed as Senior Director for Sector Performance
A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.
New eco-labels to will help save consumers money on their energy and water bills.
Following the publication of Ofwat's performance report the following statement has been issued by the Environment Secretary
Government expands plan to tackle storm overflows, including all coastal and estuary sites .
As England enters the autumn, the National Drought Group met to reiterate the importance of all sectors continuing to plan and invest for future droughts.
United Utilities Water Limited have been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22 billion litres of water from boreholes in Lancashire following a prosecution by the Environment Agency.
The Environment Agency launches eight-week consultation on changes to variable monetary penalties.
Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water
Ofwat Senior Director Chris Walters appointed to the Ofwat Board
The majority of designated bathing waters across Devon and Cornwall have a good or excellent rating for water quality.
National Drought Group reiterates the importance of continuing to work together to prepare for all weather eventualities and future droughts.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).