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All in on ending sewage pollution

Our new 2026-2030 strategy is here We're going all in on ending sewage pollution Read the full strategy Water companies dump raw sewage into the UK's seas, rivers and lakes more than a thousand times a day. People are getting...

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Sewage Pollution Campaigning: Autumn Round-Up

From Downing Street to the docks of Liverpool, from citizen scientists testing their local rivers to communities lobbying their policymakers en masse, the fight for clean water has been rapidly gathering pace, and there’s plenty to celebrate.  340,000 voices at...

Northern Ireland Wild Waters Survey

Northern Ireland's rivers, lakes and coastlines are used by people every day for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching and many other activities. Yet despite the growing popularity of recreational water use, significant gaps remain in how water quality...

Northern Ireland Bathing Waters Consultation: How to respond

Help shape the future of Bathing Waters in Northern Ireland The future of Northern Ireland's bathing waters shouldn't be shaped solely by regulators and policymakers. It should be informed by the people who use and love these places every day. Whether you're a year-round...

Northeast Nurdle Spill: What we’re calling for

Nurdles, the pre-production plastic pellets used in manufacturing, are a major source of marine plastic pollution. Once released into the environment they are extremely difficult to recover, can persist for decades, and pose a serious threat to marine ecosystems through...

Check Before You Go: Helping families enjoy the water safely this summer

Whether you're planning a family beach day, a paddle in the river, or your child's next school trip, there's one thing we believe should become as routine as checking the weather: checking the water quality.  Today, we're launching our new Check Before You Go guide - a free,...

What is public ownership?

The conversation on water has shifted. The question of who should own and run our water industry is finally being asked loudly, in parliament and in the pub. But what that might could look like is still murky to many.