Water news, Apr - Jun 2008

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Schools in Northamptonshire 'remain closed'

27 June 2008

A number of schools in the Northamptonshire area are still closed following the finding of contaminated water there.

Water in Northampton 'contaminated'

26 June 2008

The water supply in the Northampton area is potentially contaminated, it has been revealed this week.

Water pipeline 'will enhance network'

19 June 2008

A fresh water pipeline has been proposed between Liverpool and Manchester that could improve water services, it has been claimed.

Welsh Water consumers 'seeing the benefits'

13 June 2008

Consumers are getting greater value for money if the results revealed by Welsh Water are anything to go by, it has been claimed.

Thames Water launches new fund

11 June 2008

A new fund has been launched by Thames Water in a bid to offer greater support to some consumers that need help.

Rises 'likely' at Northumbrian Water

05 June 2008

Northumbrian Water has revealed that prices of the utility may be about to rise, citing the general growing cost of energy and a series of projects as the reason.

Water boss 'given leaving gift'

03 June 2008

The woman who used to run Northern Ireland Water has been given a payout of £266,000, it has been revealed.

Bristol Water profits 'are down'

30 May 2008

Post-tax profits at Bristol Water are down on the 2006-07 period, the firm has revealed.

Water improvements 'set to continue'

29 May 2008

Work on improving water systems close to Selby in Yorkshire is set to continue, it has been revealed.

Water boss 'will leave role'

21 May 2008

Northern Ireland Water's Chief Executive Katharine Bryan will quit her position at the end of May after alterations to the company's revenue predictions.

Reservoir site 'could create problems'

15 May 2008

Thames Water may go ahead with plans to build a new reservoir on a controversial site to help meet demand.

Changes planned by Thames Water

09 May 2008

Thames Water has said that it will attempt to lower leakages from its old network and allow consumers to be placed onto meters.

Water-hit shop 'open soon'

30 April 2008

A retailer hit by a burst water main has said that it is looking to open its doors again in the near future.

Efficiency 'can improve water sector'

23 April 2008

Improved water management techniques ought to be used by firms in developed countries in a bid to improve efficiency, experts have stated this week.

Water firms 'may be hit by crunch'

22 April 2008

A number of utility firms are facing a tough time during the credit crunch, it has been claimed, including Thames Water.

Water prices 'are being hidden'

18 April 2008

The real price of water is being covered up by regulators, the Socialist Party has claimed this week.

'Burst water main' causes problems

16 April 2008

Homes and motorists were affected in Weymouth this week when a burst water main caused a great deal of disruption.

Water decision 'was down to finances'

11 April 2008

A decision to stop supplying a village in Hampshire with water has been defended by the man who made the move.

Ofwat fine 'is a good move'

10 April 2008

In the wake of the news that Ofwat is to fine Severn Trent Water for misleading consumers, uSwitch.com has said that it is a good move.

Severn Trent 'hit with fine'

09 April 2008

A massive fine has been handed out to Severn Trent after the firm was found guilty of incorrectly reporting water leakages.