A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been found blocking sewers in Whitechapel, London. Thames Water urges the public to avoid pouring fats and flushing wipes this festive season to prevent costly damage.
A massive 100-tonne fatberg has been found in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges the public to avoid pouring fats and oils down drains this Christmas to prevent costly blockages.
Scottish Water failed to shut a contaminated reservoir for nearly a year, posing a 'clear risk to public health'. Read the shocking details as bills are set to soar.
A Pennsylvania elementary school's water is contaminated with cancer-causing PFAS from a historic landfill. Read the full investigation into the health risks and official response.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row and the utility's financial crisis.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
South East Water director defends CEO as 24,000 Kent homes face a boil water notice. Calls for resignation 'misunderstand' wider industry challenges, says company. Read the latest.
Residents of Flint, Michigan, poisoned by lead-contaminated water in 2014, are still waiting for payouts from a $626m settlement. Many have been denied claims, adding insult to injury.
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.
Vets urge dog owners to boost pet hydration this winter as 'dog dehydration' searches spike 144%. Learn key tips for wet food, water bowls and winter dangers.
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe tap water after a chemical fault. Residents told to boil water, as calls grow for army intervention and CEO resignation.
The explosive growth of data centres in Australia is consuming billions of litres of drinking water for cooling, sparking a national debate over resource allocation and sustainability.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells after five days, but issues a crucial boil water notice. Residents face ongoing disruption as company apologises.
Tunbridge Wells faces a fifth day without running water, affecting 24,000 people. MP demands CEO's resignation as schools close and residents struggle. Read the full story.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle, and MP demands CEO's resignation.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water. Lib Dem MP Mike Martin brands it an 'utter disgrace' and demands the CEO's resignation. Read the full story.
England's water industry raised billions via green bonds for environmental projects while maintaining a poor pollution record. Critics call it 'corporate greenwash on steroids'. Discover the full investigation.
Exclusive analysis reveals Europe's freshwater reserves are shrinking dramatically, with southern and central Europe hardest hit. Scientists warn of 'far-reaching' consequences for food security and water supplies.
A new BBC documentary reveals the shocking 1988 Cornwall water contamination, where 20,000 homes consumed toxic water. Explore the cover-up and its devastating legacy. Watch tonight.
A damning BBC documentary reveals the harrowing truth about the 1988 Cornwall water contamination, Britain's largest mass poisoning. Victims demand justice.
Explorers uncover Mexico's vast Ox Bel Ha underwater cave network spanning 325 miles, featuring crystal chambers and unique species. Discover this submerged wonder.
Scottish Water warns households against pouring milk down sinks. Discover safe disposal methods to prevent serious plumbing issues and environmental harm.
Aurora, Colorado, urges restaurants to serve water only on request as reservoirs sit at 65% capacity. A small step in a major conservation effort. Learn how the city is battling drought.
A mile-long toxic chromium plume from a US power plant is spreading onto Native American land in New Mexico, raising urgent water safety and health concerns for local communities.
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
Shocking water testing reveals Sydney's picturesque swimming spots contain dangerous levels of faecal matter. Discover which beaches to avoid and safety tips.
England faces continued hosepipe bans this winter as drought threatens farming and wildlife. Water minister warns of risks to supplies. Learn how to conserve water.
Thames Water demanded MP Charlie Maynard pay its legal fees after he represented the public interest in court. The Supreme Court rejected the 'retaliation' bid. Read the full story.
A construction worker's viral video reveals corroded UK water pipes, urging households to use filtration systems. Despite official safety ratings, the footage raises concerns.
A vandal's reckless search for a rumoured Harley Davidson motorbike caused a million-gallon lake drain, devastating a Worcestershire fishery. Discover the full story and its costly impact.