Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has published its 2025 annual environmental performance reports and storm overflow spill data for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy. The results show progress alongside ongoing challenges. Hafren Dyfrdwy continues to perform strongly in several areas, while Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has shown improvements in some measures but remains a…
The Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Ofwat have today published the first Water Industry Performance Insights report. The four regulators have brought their evidence together, giving the public, governments and industry a single, clear view of how the water industry is performing. The report reflects a shared commitment by regulators to…
With very little rainfall and sustained high temperatures over the last week, conditions across Wales’ natural environment have continued to deteriorate. As a result, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (30 July) confirmed that it is extending its drought declaration across the whole of Wales. This follows the announcement last week, where north Wales &…
Welsh Water has confirmed that persistent water supply problems in Penderyn were caused by electrical faults at the local pumping station, in a formal response to a community petition — but has stopped short of committing to a public meeting or a timetable for further action. Residents and businesses in the village have reported repeated…
It is likely that a ‘hosepipe ban’ will be introduced this weekend (18th/19th July) across Mid and South Ceredigion, together with parts of North Pembrokeshire and North Carmarthenshire, unless exceptionally high water demand reduces. The period of prolonged hot, dry weather has driven demand for drinking water to unprecedented levels, with around one billion litres of…
Welsh Water is asking customers to help reduce water use after experiencing a prolonged period of high demand. The company has reported that water use is 17% higher than usual, with demand remaining elevated for much longer each day and into the night. Demand has hit 900 megalitres a day since June 21, more than…
92% of Welsh adults either underestimate or don’t know how much water they use, new research reveals, as a major new initiative launches to transform how society thinks about and uses water. The Dewch i Arbed Dŵr / Let’s Save Water campaign comes as scientists, environmental experts and industry leaders warn of increasing pressure on…
Natural Resources Wales launched a major public campaign this week warning that Wales faces a growing water crisis. Climate change, it says, is making our summers drier and our winters wetter but less useful for replenishing supplies. People need to change their behaviour. Everyone must use less. What the campaign does not dwell on is…
Welsh Water — the company that supplies your water and takes away your sewage — describes itself as a not-for-profit organisation. No shareholders. No dividends. Run for the benefit of customers. So why is the average household in Wales now paying £639 a year for water and sewerage — the second highest bill in England and Wales…
Over the last 12 months colleagues from Welsh Water were delighted to dedicate over 685 hours of volunteering to support 24 groups and organisations in local communities. During volunteering week colleagues will be rolling up their sleeves to host and support events in their local community. At Welsh Water, staff are encouraged to dedicate one…
