London's largest water company Thames Water has announced that it is to seek a Drought Order. If granted the order would give Thames the power to further restrict use of water by its five million customers in the capital. Three million Thames customers in the Thames Valley, where … [Read more...]
London Water Shortage
June 7, 2006 By
The last few years have seen water provision in London and the UK rise to the top of the news agenda like never before. Many areas, including London have been subjected to hosepipe bans and the prospect exists of drought orders becoming common. Despite the media's only seasonal … [Read more...]
Tories Attack Mayor Over Desalination Plant
May 23, 2006 By
Roger Evans AM, Conservative Environment Spokesman, has branded the Mayor's opposition to the proposed Thames Water desalination plant at Beckton "grossly irresponsible". The plant has received planning permission by Newham Council but is now the subject of a Public Enquiry conducted … [Read more...]
Thames Water: No Drought Order
May 19, 2006 By
Thames Water has announced that it will not be applying for a drought order yet but will review all aspects of the water resources situation weekly. Board members have decided that, while the drought is serious, the situation doesn't warrant applying for further restrictions. The … [Read more...]
Thames Water Urged To Seek Drought Order
May 16, 2006 By
The Government's Environment Agency yesterday urged Thames Water to apply for a drought order "immediately to restrict water use for non-essential activities" claiming "any further delay will increase the risk of standpipes later in the year". The move comes as the Agency published … [Read more...]
Johnson Attacks Hosepipe Ban
March 13, 2006 By
Darren Johnson, Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee has attacked the imposition of a hosepipe ban by Thames Water. The ban comes into effect on 3rd April. Speaking after the ban was officially announced Mr Johnson said: "We're no longer facing a crisis - it's arrived! … [Read more...]
