Plans unveiled to deliver water supplies with net zero emissions by 2030
Water supplies could be delivered with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 under sector-wide plans to tackle climate change.
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What does finding water on the Moon mean?
Water has been discovered on the sunlit surface of the Moon for the first time.
Water present on sunlit surface of the Moon, Nasa confirms
There is water on the sunlit surface of the Moon, Nasa has announced.
Top up Taps across Scotland save equivalent of 250,000 plastic bottles
Top up Taps which have been placed across Scotland have saved the equivalent of 250,000 plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.
East London residents left without water after pipe ruptures
A burst pipe in Hackney Marshes has left homes across nine east London postcodes without water, Thames Water said.
Competition watchdog turns the taps back on for water investors
Plans to save households around £50 on their annual bills have been put in jeopardy after the competition watchdog said that water networks needed more money to invest in their infrastructure.
Aberdeen road to be shut next week for water improvement works
An Aberdeen road will be shut next week for water improvement works.
Flash flooding as north-east town hit with more than 20mm of rain in an hour
A north-east town was struck by flash flooding, leaving businesses scrambling to deal with rising water levels.
North-east residents urged to use less water as temperatures set to soar
North-east Scottish Water customers are being asked to use less water this weekend as temperatures look set to soar.
Burst pipe forces north-east school to close doors
A north-east school has been forced to shut for the day due to a burst pipe.
Aberdeen’s Broad Street water feature turned back on following water quality fears
Aberdeen's popular water feature has been turned back on following water quality concerns.
Probe into suspected fuel spill in Aberdeen park burn
An investigation has been launched following a suspected fuel spill in an Aberdeen park.
Aberdeen’s Broad Street fountain switched off over water quality fears
Aberdeen's popular water feature has been turned off after higher than acceptable levels of a chemical was discovered.
Water supply disruption possible during works to clean north-east town’s pipes
Residents in a north-east town have been warned they face disruption to their water supply after a programme of work was announced.
North-east residents advised over water risk
Residents in the north-east are being urged to take care around water to reduce the risk of accidents.
New Aberdeen academy forced to shut due to water supply issue
Aberdeen's newest academy has been forced to close this morning due to an issue with its water supply.
SPONSORED: The liquid of life – why we should top up from the tap
Fresh and clear tap water is something we take for granted in a country where rainfall is plentiful. But, to provide an uninterrupted supply of great tasting, high quality water is no mean feat.
New hi-tech water taps could be rolled out in Aberdeen
Aberdeen could be among a host of places in Scotland to benefit from hi-tech public taps as part of a bid to encourage people to drink more water.
North-east road closed after water pipe bursts in restaurant
A north-east road has been closed after a water pipe burst in a restaurant.
North-east council hands out free bottled water to those hit by shortages
A north-east is giving out free bottled water to residents affected by shortages in private supplies.
Hot summer plunges water levels in north-east to lowest in 10 years
Water levels below the earth’s surface are at their lowest for 10 years in parts of the north-east, according to an environmental body.
Water boss urges people in north-east to watch their water use as heatwave continues
As mercury continues to rise across the north-east, residents have been urged to conserve water.
Aberdeen parents urged to be vigilant around water as school holidays approach
A safety group has called for people in Aberdeen to think about how to keep secure around water.
Cocaine in rivers could be making eels hyperactive and damaging their muscles
Eels exposed to low levels of cocaine in rivers and other fresh water bodies could be getting hyperactive and suffering with muscle damage, according to new research.
Scientists levitate water droplets to look for toxic metals
Scientists have identified a new way to detect harmful metals in water: using sound waves to levitate droplets in mid air.
Robot helping with daily burden of carrying water in remote Indian village
A four-wheeled robot named Husky has been helping villagers carry water in a remote part of India.
World health chiefs launch probe after microplastics found in bottled water
The World Health Organisation has announced it is to review the potential risks of plastic in drinking water after studies found micro particles in popular bottled brands.
Burst water main affects North-east homes
A number of homes in the North-east have this afternoon lost their water supply due to a burst main.
A low-cost water sensor could stop millions of lives being put at risk
A new low-cost sensor which tests drinking water for arsenic in just one minute could protect millions of people from dying.
These engineers have been exploding eggs in a microwave in the name of science
Could an exploding egg damage your hearing? That’s what two engineers sought to find out in a series of experiments that involved heating hard-boiled eggs in a microwave.