Alerts August 2026 (United Kingdom)
3 published alerts, 0 currently active.
‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
During pilot tests for a water recycling scheme in Teddington, South-west London, levels of the toxic 'forever chemical' Pfos in treated sewage proposed for the River Thames rose to 13 times the legal limit. This Thames Water project aims to supplement drinking water sources by pumping treated effluent into the river, but also showed very high levels of iron, making it challenging to meet future water standards. All-clear (BBC News, 28.09.2026, 09:40): A main pipe burst in Modbury, south Devon, causing water supply cut-offs and discoloured water for hundreds of households including a primary and pre-school. South West Water restored supplies and advised customers with discoloured water to run their taps for up to an hour, as natural sediments are not harmful.
Şebeke sularında tat ve koku değişimi: Uzmanlar nedenini açıkladı
İngiltere genelinde, özellikle Güneydoğu ve Orta İngiltere'de, uzun süreli kuraklığın ardından gelen şiddetli yağışlar şebeke suyunda belirgin bir topraksı ve rutubetli tat ve koku değişimine yol açtı. Uzmanlar, artan alg ve bakteri, organik bileşikler ve yükseltilmiş klor dozajını neden olarak gösterse de, suyun tüketim için tamamen güvenli olduğunu vurguluyor.
Burst water main sparks boil water notice
South West Water issued a precautionary boil water notice for approximately 900 properties in the Chagford area, Devon, after a burst water main. Although the leak has been repaired, customers must continue to boil tap water for consumption while water quality checks are performed. Bottled water is being provided. Update (itv.com, 26.08.2026, 11:35): The boil water notice will remain in place until two days of clear water quality results are collected. Update (Rayo Hits Radio Devon, 26.08.2026, 13:00): The boil water notice also applies to food preparation, and a bottled water station has been established at Chagford Primary School. Update (BBC News, 09.09.2026, 19:25): The burst water main was repaired on Monday.