Anglian Water - News

Highland cows at Norfolk nature reserve

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has bought its own herd of cows to help manage a Norfolk nature reserve.

Local school children dig in with construction visit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A group of school children from Newton-on-Trent Church of England Primary School got the chance to help with the construction of a new water treatment works during a trip last week.

Busy Cambridge road to be closed for sewer repairs from next week

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A short section of Mill Road, Cambridge, will be closed from next week (17th June) while Anglian Water carries out repairs and improvements to part of its sewer network.

Anglian Water recognised as financial sustainability leader

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has been recognised alongside national companies such as Marks and Spencer, O2, Aegis Group and Alliance Boots, for its approach to financial sustainability.

The potting shed’s doors are open again

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The doors of the award winning ‘Potting Shed’ have reopened to offer all Anglian Water customers free water friendly gardening packs. Customers can apply for their free kits by finding us on Facebook or clicking here.

Clampdown on illegal drains to safeguard Southend’s beaches

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

It’s thought hundreds of homes and local businesses could be unintentionally polluting the popular Southend coastline after Anglian Water found a block of 30 flats on Eastern Esplanade with illegally connected drains.

Thousands log on to see Osprey chicks hatch

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A record number of people logged on to the Rutland Osprey project website – www.ospreys.org.uk - at the weekend to watch amazing high-definition footage of two Osprey chicks hatching.

Customers urged to stay safe this summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is urging customers to be on their guard against bogus callers after a spate of incidents in Essex.

Project to reduce flood risk in Essex village goes on show

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

More details of a project to reduce the risk of flooding for homes in Tiptree will be on show at a community meeting next Thursday, May 23rd.

Open for business - on both sides of the border!

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has rebranded its Scottish retail arm to create a one stop shop for business customers on both sides of the border.

Concrete successfully removed from sewer and roads reopened

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Two Ipswich roads re-opened yesterday (30 April) after months of work to replace a sewer blocked by concrete.

Opening of new visitor centre at Grafham water marked by family fun day

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Grafham Water’s revamped visitor centre will be officially opened tomorrow (25th April) with a family fun day planned for the Saturday in celebration.

Anglian Water recognised as national corporate responsibility leader

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has been recognised alongside global companies such as Barclays, Kingfisher and Jaguar Land Rover, for its commitment to responsible business management.

More homes in Grimsby encouraged to ‘Pay as you Flow'

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Over 16,000 new water meters will be installed in towns and villages around Grimsby as Anglian Water continues its efforts to help customers save water and money.

End in sight for sewer repair work

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Emergency repair work to replace a badly blocked sewer in Ipswich is nearing completion now that a solid concrete blockage has been successfully cleared.

High-tech tracking for the newly-returned Rutland Ospreys

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Rutland Ospreys are back from migration to spend the spring and summer around Rutland Water, much to the delight of local people and visitors from further afield. This year the Rutland Osprey team will be using cutting edge technology to monitor them.

Water saving is the name of the game at Wisbech factory

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Nestlé Purina Factory in Wisbech will be marking World Water Day on Friday by spreading the water saving message to their employees with the help of Anglian Water.

Plans go on show for scheme to reduce traffic on Kings Lynn roads

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is to hold a public exhibition in Clenchwarton on Monday, March 11th. The event will showcase the water company’s plans for a new pumping station, to be built near the Pullover roundabout at the junction of the A47 and A17.

Water consultation to be extended

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water customers are being given another two weeks to have their say on how the company spends their money.

Fundraiser returns from India having seen lives transformed

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Fundraiser Matt Kirk from Peterborough has returned from his once in a lifetime trip to the Madya Pradesh region of India where he saw first-hand how the work of international charity WaterAid transforms lives.

‘Have your say’ at an Anglian Water roadshow near you

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is taking to the streets of towns and cities across the region to ask customers how money raised from their bills should be spent.

Anglian fundraiser to see vital charity work in India

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Fundraiser Matt Kirk from Peterborough is preparing to embark on a once in a lifetime trip to the Madya Pradesh region of India where he will experience first hand the vital safe water, hygiene education and sanitation projects of international charity WaterAid.

Lincolnshire residents wanted for new job opportunities

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is on the hunt for 17 staff to fill newly created permanent positions in its customer contact centre, based in Lincoln.

Major project to protect Lincolnshire homes from flooding

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A half a million pound project to protect homes in Walcott, Lincolnshire, from flooding is due to start today.

£830,000 project to replace pipes in Manea

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

An £830,000 project to replace over six kilometres of water mains in Manea gets under way today (February 11). The project by Anglian Water is expected to take until the summer to complete.

Bedford residents urged to come and hear about lead replacement work

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is holding a public exhibition in Bedford for people living in streets affected by its lead pipe replacement programme.

Jesus Lane sewer repair temporarily suspended

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Work by Anglian Water to repair a collapsed sewer some eight metres beneath Jesus Lane in Cambridge has been temporarily suspended.

Anglian Water customers in Cambridgeshire urged to ‘Pay as you Flow’

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Almost 14,000 thousand new water meters are being installed in towns and villages across Cambridgeshire as Anglian Water continues its efforts to help customers save water and money.

Have your say on the future of water

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is inviting all of its customers to have their say on how the company spends their money.

Is your home ready for the cold?

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The start of a New Year doesn’t mean that winter is behind us; in fact the opposite is often true. And with temperatures outside plummeting many of us are reaching for the hats and gloves.

But it’s also important we make sure our homes are wrapped up warm.

Major upgrade for Northampton sewers

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Northampton’s sewers are to get a £2.5 million upgrade.

Work starts to secure water supply for Ipswich homes

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A major 16-week project is underway to secure water supplies to part of Ipswich.

Sewer repair work to cause disruption in Cambridge city centre

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has confirmed that a section of Jesus Lane, Cambridge, will need to be closed for around 12 weeks to allow repairs to a damaged sewer to be carried out.

Don’t get a nasty surprise this Christmas

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is urging customers to take some small steps this Christmas to help avoid a rise in sewer blockages – something which could lead to nasty smells and sewer flooding.

Giant woolly warmers touring our towns with a clear message – keep the cold out!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is taking to the region’s streets to wrap us all up against the winter – and it’s not just about scarves, gloves and bobble-hats.

Jubilee Orchard opens at Rutland Water

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A 60-tree apple orchard has been planted on the shores of Rutland Water, one for each year of the Queen’s reign, and will be a lasting reminder of the Diamond Jubilee which took place earlier this year.

Second BeachCare event planned for North Denes

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Volunteers from the local community in Great Yarmouth are being encouraged to join the second planned ‘BeachCare’ community event at North Denes beach in Great Yarmouth next week.

Entries open for ‘Creating the Greenest County’ Awards 2013

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The annual Suffolk County Council ‘Creating the Greenest County’ Awards are now open for entries.

Read all about it!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Thousands of Anglian Water customers are being offered the chance to try out the latest in water saving technology.

Spend a penny, help save a life

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has teamed up with international charity WaterAid to support this year’s World Toilet Day at the Forum in Norwich on Monday 19th November by urging visitors to spend a penny – literally.

‘Pay as you Flow’ revolution reaches Norwich

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Around a thousand new water meters are being installed in the Norwich area as Anglian Water continues its efforts to help customers save water and money.

£1 million pound scheme to improve sewers for North Essex villages

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A major, 16-week scheme to re-line over five kilometres of sewers in two North Essex villages began earlier this month.

Emergency roadworks for Northgate Street in Great Yarmouth

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Emergency road works are in place on Northgate Street in Great Yarmouth after a section of sewer collapsed on Tuesday morning.

Adopt a Beach

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An innovative community scheme – called ‘BeachCare’ – is being piloted at North Denes beach in Great Yarmouth on Wednesday (24th October).

Emergency Road closure for sewer repair work

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has been forced to close a section of Defoe Road, Whitton, from tomorrow morning (Tuesday) while emergency sewer repair work is carried out.

Major works to replace lead pipes in Bedford

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Lead water pipes which serve more than 3,000 homes in Bedford are to be removed at a cost of more than £1 million.

£300,000 scheme to replace main sewer in Milton, Cambridge

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A £300,000 project by Anglian Water to replace over 1.5 kilometres of sewer in Milton, Cambridge, is due to start on Monday (8th October 2012).

Full speed ahead for new £44 million water treatment works and reservoir

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

'Phase One’ of Newton-on-Trent water works nearing completion.

Work begins on £2.5 million scheme to bring mains sewerage to Nacton, Suffolk

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A £2.5 million scheme by Anglian Water to connect almost 150 homes in Nacton to mains sewerage for the first time is underway. It’s anticipated this scheme will take until Spring to complete.

Helping Businesses Go Green

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is supporting a month-long initiative by the Environment Agency to recognise the British businesses that are helping to drive green growth during tough economic times.

Come and see flood relief plans

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Plans have been unveiled for an innovative scheme to protect a flood-hit area of Ipswich.

Anglian Water wins UK Water efficiency award

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has won an award for encouraging people in the East of England to save water in the garden.

Rutland Day a huge success!

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Thousands of people headed to the shores of Rutland Water on Saturday to make the most of the good weather and enjoy a fun-filled family day out.

Council signs pledge to reduce water use by 20 per cent

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

North Lincolnshire Council is leading the way in the Yorkshire and Humber region by being the first council to sign a pledge to reduce its water use in council buildings by 20 per cent by 2016 - potentially saving around £350,000 over the next four years.

Wildflowers will bring splash of colour to water company HQ

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has teamed up with conservation charity Buglife to create a wildflower areas and drought resistant garden at its Huntingdon headquarters.

A1120 Road closure to be lifted tonight

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has announced the road closure on the A1120 at Yoxford will be lifted at 7pm this evening (12 September), allowing a return to normal for through traffic.

From Grafham to Guinea … or even Ghana

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Three nightingales have left Cambridgeshire for the winter carrying high-tech tracking devices that may shed light on the plight of their species.

Thousands of visitors expected at Rutland Day and Food Festival 2012

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The final preparations are underway for the sixth annual Rutland Day 2012 taking place on the shore of Anglian Water’s picturesque water park this weekend (15 September). Yet again the event promises to be another fun filled family day out

Hard work and innovation keep pipeline on track

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work on the 60km drinking water pipeline from Covenham to Boston is forging ahead with the project due to finish at the end of next year.

Saving water and money is easy to do when you’re scrubbing up

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

With term time starting again next week a nightly ‘bath time’ is back on many parents agenda’s.

A1120, Yoxford, sewer repairs progressing well

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Emergency sewer repairs under the A1120 at Yoxford are progressing on schedule, with the most difficult part of the work now completed.

Take the plunge for charity at Rutland Water

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

People from across the East Midlands are being encouraged to dig out their outdoor swimming gear to take part in a new event. The first ever Epilepsy Action Rutland Water Swim has been launched today. It will be the first time that people have had the chance to take part in a sponsored swim in the UK’s largest reservoir.

Kings Parade to be closed during sewer repair work

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A section of Kings Parade, Cambridge, will be closed for around four weeks while Anglian Water completes repairs to a collapsed section of sewer.

Water main renewal to help protect customer supplies

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is investing around £300,000 to renew almost 800 metres of water mains in Elwyn Road, March.

Emergency repair to Yoxford sewer will begin on Monday

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Emergency repairs to a section of sewer beneath the A1120 in Yoxford, Suffolk, will begin on Monday, 20th August.

Anglian Water launches Keep it Clear campaign to prevent sewer blockages in Great Yarmouth

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is encouraging Great Yarmouth residents to join in the fight against sewer blockages, which can exacerbate drainage issues, caused by putting the wrong things down sinks and toilets.

Work planned for weekends in Kings Lynn

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is planning a series of projects in the Kings Lynn area aimed at managing the water pressure and reducing the chances of leaks and burst mains in the future.

B&Q and Anglian Water's quest to help the people of Northampton save energy and water

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

B&Q employees from the local Northampton store, along with staff from Anglian Water, will join forces in Northampton town centre next week to help the public save energy, water and money. The sustainable retailer and local water company will be on hand from Tuesday 14 August - Thursday 16 August.

Anglian Water warns visitors to keep out of reservoirs this summer

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is warning people not to be tempted to jump in and take a swim in one of its reservoirs this summer.

Rutland Water wins national award for disabled access

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Rutland Water has been awarded the Alan Faulkner Memorial Award for 2012 in recognition of its excellent facilities for disabled visitors.

Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project wins Bowland Award

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project has won the Bowland Award at the at this years National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conference.

‘Pay as you Flow’ revolution reaches Newmarket

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Around six thousand new water meters are being installed in Newmarket as Anglian Water steps up its efforts to help customers save water and money.

Holt Road closed for emergency sewer repairs

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A section of Hempstead Road in Holt has been closed for emergency sewer repairs.

Young fly fishermen to take to Rutland Water

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

UK’s biggest ever youth fly fishing event set for Sunday

Flying the flag!

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Both Grafham and Rutland Water are among the best parks in the country – and that’s official!

Perry cycle path opens this weekend

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Grafham Water’s new cycle path officially opens on Saturday.

Silver anniversary for Alton Water

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Staff and volunteers past and present are celebrating 25 years since Alton Water was officially opened on the 10th July 1987 by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.

Anglian Water Business invites manufacturing giants to cut water use, costs and carbon

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water Business is hosting a conference this week to help UK businesses reduce their water use in the food supply chain process.

Olympic Torch makes history in Rutland

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Thousands witness the only boat-to-boat transfer on the relay route.

Olympic Torch will sail through Rutland

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

History will be made in Rutland next Tuesday (3rd July) when the Olympic Torch travels across Europe’s largest man-made reservoir – Rutland Water.

Pitsford Water gets new wildlife sanctuaries

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Nesting birds and other wildlife are set to benefit from 60 floating “islands” commissioned by Anglian Water at its Pitsford Water reservoir in Northamptonshire.

Flood alleviation scheme gets underway for Neatherd Moor, East Dereham

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A scheme to significantly reduce the risk of sewer flooding in parts of Dereham is set to begin on Monday.

Giving water a boost

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An £9.6 million scheme to pump millions of litres of extra water a day into Northamptonshire took a big step forward on Monday (18.6.12) with the installation of two huge pumps at Melchbourne in Bedfordshire.

Wind turbine installation begins at March Sewage Treatment Works

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work has begun to install a single wind turbine at Anglian Water’s Sewage Treatment Works in March, Cambridgeshire.

Anglian Water confirms hosepipe ban to be lifted on Thursday

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The hosepipe ban affecting Anglian Water customers will be lifted on Thursday, June 14th.

£2.5 million flood alleviation project gets under way

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A £2.5million Anglian Water project to improve drainage in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, started this week (11 June).

Water levels improve, but caution still needed

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water’s customers are being urged to continue to use water wisely following the latest Environment Agency (EA) report into the ongoing water shortage.

Roadworks ahead for busy Yaxley junction

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work by Anglian Water is due to start on Wednesday 6th June 2012 to connect a new property to the existing water main under the junction of Broadway and London Road, in Yaxley.

High-definition views of Osprey chick at Rutland Water

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A high definition camera is providing the best-ever views of a newly-hatched Osprey chick at Rutland Water.

Gardening businesses exempt from hosepipe ban

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

From today, turf growers and commercial gardeners will be able to water newly laid turf and plants with a hosepipe for up to 28 days.

Anglian Water joins effort to stop nightingale decline

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest in high-tech tracking technology is being use to unlock the secrets of one of the UK’s most enigmatic and fastest disappearing birds.

Anglian Water region still in drought despite heavy rain

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Today’s announcement by the Environment Agency recognises the welcome effect of the recent heavy rainfall on the natural environment.

What impact has the recent rainfall had on the drought?

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The recent downpours of heavy rain have provided welcome relief for gardeners, farmers, and the environment in our drought-hit region. Unfortunately, though, it won’t have done much to help replenish groundwater supplies. These are the underground aquifers that supply almost half of all the drinking water we supply.

Ipswich: Come and hear about lead replacement work

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is running a fifth public exhibition in Ipswich for people living in streets affected by its lead pipe replacement programme.

Come celebrate the grand opening of the new visitor centre at Rutland Water

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The new interactive visitor centre at Rutland Water will be officially opened this week, and to celebrate Anglian Water is hosting an open day for visitors to see the new centre and try their hand at something new.

New £44 million reservoir for Newton-on-Trent given go-ahead

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

West Lindsey District Council has granted planning permission for Anglian Water to build a new £44 million reservoir and water treatment works near to Newton-on-Trent.

Work set to begin on reservoir refurbishment

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work to protect the shorelines at Rutland reservoir is due to start next month. The work is part of a £10 million, two year project, to secure more than 18km of shoreline at three drinking water reservoirs across the Anglian Water region.

Water from Midlands could help drought hit East

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A plan to flow water from the Midlands into the drought-hit East is under consideration by water company bosses at Severn Trent and Anglian Water.

A water efficient and beautiful garden

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is urging all of its 4.2 million customers to think carefully before buying any new plants over the Easter holiday

Hosepipe ban starts tomorrow

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Anglian Water region’s first hosepipe ban for 20 years begins on Thursday, April 5th.

The Rutland Osprey Project Goes High-tech

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

After a winter in West Africa, Ospreys have returned to Rutland Water. Now staff at the project, a partnership between Anglian Water and the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust are using the latest in high-tech equipment to monitor them.

Everyone Drop 20!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is launching its biggest ever water saving campaign to get everyone to use 20 litres less water, every day.

Bedford Borough becomes first council to sign the Anglian Water promise

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Bedford Borough Council has become the first local authority to sign the Anglian Water Promise at a ceremony this week.

Water for Stamford

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Two new boreholes are being brought into service near Stamford to boost supplies of drinking water to the town.

Return from Zambia

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Fundraiser Diana Freeman from St Neots has returned from the trip of a lifetime to Zambia where she saw first-hand how the work of international charity WaterAid transforms lives.

Anglian Water gardening roadshow comes to Northampton

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water will this weekend be offering water saving advice to gardeners at Northampton’s B&Q store at Nene Valley Retail Park, Towcester Road.

Emergency Sewer repairs needed for busy Norwich junction

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Emergency sewer repairs at a major Norwich road junction are due to start on Monday (19 March).

Sewer repairs set for Sidney Street, Cambridge

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An emergency project to repair a collapsed section of sewer in Sidney Street, Cambridge, will start next week (19 March).

Hosepipe ban will start in April

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Seven water companies in southern and eastern England today announced they will be introducing hosepipe bans on domestic customers from Thursday April 5th.

‘Pay as you Flow’ revolution hits Northamptonshire

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Thousands of new water meters are being installed in Northamptonshire as Anglian Water steps up its efforts to help customers save water and money.

Why a wet week won’t dent the drought

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is warning that drought still poses a very real threat to the region despite the wet weekend, and even though rain is forecast for much of this week.

Anglian Water reveals plans to pump water to drought hit Northants

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has unveiled a scheme to pump millions of litres of extra water into Northamptonshire every day to increase supplies to the drought hit county.

Combat drought by saving water

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Last week the South East of England was officially declared in drought following what for parts of England has been the driest year since 1921.

Flood alleviation work underway in Ingham

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the village of Ingham, Lincolnshire, has recently got underway.

Fighting the fat in Lincoln

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water has named Lincoln as the latest battle ground in its fight against the fat blocking the region’s sewers.

Underground reservoir is scrubbing up well

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Refurbishment of Ipswich’s subterranean reservoir is progressing well with the work being expanded to further improve the security of the town’s water supply.

Go-ahead for 63km Lincolnshire pipeline

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Work has begun on a 63km, underground pipeline to take water across Lincolnshire.

Anglian Water statement on water bills for 2012 / 13

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water’s household customers will see bills increase on average by £22 this year. Inflation is the driving force behind the rise, which will take household bills on average from £401 to £423.

Endangered dormice move to Alton Water

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A nibbled hazelnut causes excitement as the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Alton Water’s owners, Anglian Water, find evidence of the rare native dormouse

£365,000 investment to future-proof ageing sewers in Horncastle, Mablethorpe and Withern

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is investing £365,000 in a project to reline over five kilometres of sewerage pipes in Horncastle, Mablethorpe and Withern.

Businesses welcome new climate change adaptation plan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Leading UK companies as part of the Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change today warmly welcomed the government’s launch of a National Adaptation Programme to prepare the UK for the effects of climate change. The programme will be informed by evidence from the Climate Change Risk Assessment, also released today.

Fat closes Werrington Parkway!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Part of a major road into Peterborough is to be closed at the weekend so workers can clear tonnes of fat, rag and silt from a city sewer.

Repair work to start on 80 year old sewer under Hunstanton prom

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A short section of Hunstanton’s promenade will be partially closed from Monday (30 January) for two weeks while a damaged section of sewer is repaired.

Securing water supplies for Biggleswade

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is investing £160,000 to future proof the water supply for customers in Biggleswade.

Shoreline improvements to future-proof reservoirs

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A £10 million two year project to secure more than 18km of shoreline at three drinking water reservoirs across the Anglian Water region is underway.

Come and hear about lead replacement work

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water is running a third public exhibition in Ipswich for people living in streets affected by its lead pipe replacement programme.

Slim your water bill for the New Year

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Anglian Water Business has teamed up with resource efficiency experts WRAP to help its customers slim their water bills in 2012.

Northampton urged to think about what goes down sinks and loos

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Northampton is being targeted as part of Anglian Water’s new approach to tackling the thousands of sewer blockages and overflows caused by people putting the wrong things down sinks and loos.