2025 Bathing Waters Classifications
The Environment Agency published the 2025 Bathing Water Classifications earlier today, Tuesday 25 November.
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Posts about our work to improve the water environment
Protecting the environment in East Anglia during prolonged dry weather
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Climate change, Drought, Environment Agency, Fisheries and biodiversity, Invasive species, Rivers, Water
East Anglia is one of several areas across England experiencing prolonged dry weather or drought. Nationally, the Environment Agency is coordinating efforts through the National Drought Group to protect water supplies and the environment during this challenging period. Whilst the …
Our response to media coverage on incident attendance
There has been media interest today (Thursday 25 September) in the Environment Agency’s attendance to pollution incidents, including in the BBC. The coverage examines the categorisation process of incidents. The article does not give the full picture around the EA’s performance, …
Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands
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Climate change, Drought, Environment Agency, Fisheries and biodiversity, hydrometry, Nature, Ofwat, Rivers, Sustainability, Water, Water Monitoring
What is the situation in England? Drought was declared in the West and East Midlands on 15 July, joining the North-West and Yorkshire which went into drought in June. Dry weather continues to impact water resources across England requiring water …
World Water Week 2025
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Climate change, Environment Agency, Flood, Water
From left, Rob Bradburne and John Leyland at the UK Pavilion stand before leading their session on Collaboration in Action. This week marked World Water Week, hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) in Sweden. Our very own Executive …
Cleaning Up Scarborough South Bay: A Complex Challenge
Scarborough South Bay and its beach are one of England’s best-loved seaside destinations. Families, holidaymakers and locals all flock to its sandy shores each summer. But behind the scenes, the Environment Agency (EA) is leading a major effort with partners …
Reflecting on progress in regulation: Paving the way to EA2030
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Climate change, Environment Agency, Nuclear, Our staff, Planning, Regulated industry, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Water, Water Monitoring
With the launch of EA2030, the Environment Agency has set out a clear and ambitious strategy for the years ahead. This vision responds directly to the climate and nature emergencies and outlines how we will work with partners to deliver …
What citizen scientists are telling us about bathing waters through AI signposts
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Citizen Science, Cleaner Seas, Cleaner Seas, Community, Environment Agency, tourism, Water, Water Monitoring
Hello Lamp Post-driven QR signage being put up at Combe Martin in Devon Valuable new information about how and when people use popular bathing waters has become available, ten months after AI-powered signage was launched at pilot sites around England. …
Partnership power: the future of drought research in the UK
By Stuart Allen (Environment Agency Principal Scientist) with Dr Gemma Coxon (University of Bristol) and Dr Glenn Watts (UKCEH) England has just emerged from its driest spring in 132 years. Summer has seen little relief, with back-to-back heatwaves and drought …
Regulating the water industry: legal powers and duties
The water industry is fundamental to the health of our country - supporting people, wildlife, economic growth and the environment. That’s why it’s critical that water companies deliver on their environmental commitments, that they are fully funded to comply with, …