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NRW strengthens regulation of water companies as annual performance reports are published

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Natural Resources Wales (NRW) continues to strengthen its regulation of the water industry in Wales, as data from its annual Environmental Performance Assessment report shows another year of disappointing results for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2023/08/04/interactive-map-sewage-spills-pollution-protected-areas/ Live status: Discharging Owned by: Welsh Water  Local authority:  RCT Council CSO name: Mike’s Field Storm Overflow Aberaman Receiving Water course: Afon Cynon …

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New Welsh Water boss shouldn’t be paid obscene amounts to pump out sewage

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Roch Cheroux has been announced as the new Chief Executive of Welsh Water. Taking on one of the highest paid jobs in Wales, heading up the not-for-profit water company, he succeeds Peter Perry who received £892,000 in 2021 despite significant regulatory penalties and public criticism of the company. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the…

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South East Wales Officially in Drought as Reservoir Closures Spark Debate

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South East Wales has been officially declared a drought area, following one of the driest six-month periods since 1976. The announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, comes amid growing concerns over dwindling river flows, record-low groundwater levels, and the potential impact on public water supplies, agriculture, and the environment.[1][2][3][4] The…

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South east Wales moves into drought following driest six-month period in nearly 50 years

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As Wales experiences another spell of hot, dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that trigger thresholds have been met to move south east Wales into drought status. The decision was shared with a meeting of the Welsh Government’s Drought Liaison Group this afternoon, after consideration of the sustained pressures the high temperatures and…

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How does our Pollution Risk Forecasting help you enjoy Wales’ bathing waters safely?

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With summer holidays now underway and warmer weather setting in, many of us will be planning visits to our favourite beaches and bathing waters across Wales. https://www.itv.com/walesprogrammes/articles/wales-this-week-nrw-not-really-working Surfers Against Sewage https://sascampaigns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=0d443eeca3304eef93a897eb0074ef0a Sewage in our Rivers https://theriverstrust.org/sewage-map Welsh Water Storm overflow map https://corporate.dwrcymru.com/en/community/environment/storm-overflow-map We know how important bathing waters are to local communities and visitors and…

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NRW steps up regulatory action as water company fails to curb sewage pollution incidents

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Records of Storm Overflow Removal by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Cynon Valley Key Findings There is no single, definitive public record specifying the exact number of Combined Storm Overflows (CSOs) in Cynon Valley. However, official data from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and public environmental sources provide further context: Summary Table: Activities Documented for Storm Overflows…

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Few weeks of dry weather panic NRW

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How many reservoirs have been closed by the Water Board? Former reservoir in Perthcelyn, near Mountain Ash, to name but one. There was another behind Aberpennar Street in Mountain Ash. Additionally, some reservoirs like Llanishen and Lisvane in Cardiff were closed and drained in the past two decades but have since been restored and reopened for public…

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