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Numerous beaches throughout the United Kingdom are at risk of failing strict EU water quality standards next year. Many are already at threat due to the current high standards.

Frontbencher from the Labour Party, Tom Greatrex, called on the government. Mr Greatrex asked for the baseline levels of methane in ground water to be monitored. Here is what he had to say:

In Britain, we have been mining for coal, metal ores and other minerals since the Bronze Age. Now most of these mines have been abandoned, contaminated water is being discharged into rivers and streams. Mines

The next few months are going to be pretty exciting here at Aquaread!

What is water dredging? Water dredging is the process of removing silt, clay and small particles of rock from the bed and sides of a waterbody. Over time silt and other sediment builds up, which

In the UK, approximately 300,000 homes have misconnected plumbing, sending grey and foul water directly into streams and rivers instead of sewage treatment works, polluting the waterways and damaging aquatic ecosystems. “The water industry estimates

A major wastewater treatment improvement scheme in Millbrook, Southampton has reached its key phase. The scheme is a part of a £25 million project, in which the treatment works in Millbrook have been rebuilt.

In the latest Good Beach Guide, published by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), 73% of beach in the UK have been recorded as having excellent water quality. This is the highest number since the inception

Lead in Ancient Rome’s Water Was 100 Times More Than Natural Level A scientist-led investigation in Rome has shown lead levels in water were at a considerably higher level than natural levels. The scientists believe

Following a blog posted on 24.05.2012 about collaboration between Aquaread and the University of Brighton, we can now report that a second paper has been published in the Earth Surface Processes and Landforms by Dr