Water firms failing to address household concerns over fair bills – survey
Water companies are failing to convince enough households that their bills are fair and they provide value for money, according to a consumer group.
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Water firms could be forced to restrict shareholder payouts, Ofwat warns
Water firms could be barred from making shareholder payouts under new measures unveiled by the industry regulator to ensure they remain financially robust and protect customer interests.
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.
Children should be taught about dangers of cold water shock, council leaders say
A call has been made for children to be taught about the dangers of cold water shock as figures suggest the number of young people accidentally drowning rose by almost a quarter last year.
Water at review schools assessed to be safe, John Swinney insists
Tests have shown water at a school where several current and former teachers have been diagnosed with cancer is safe to drink, the Education Secretary has insisted.
Initiative to cut single-use plastic at golf’s Scottish Open
A new initiative at Scotland’s national golf open aims to cut the use of plastic water bottles by up to 80%.
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.
What are divining rods and why are some UK water companies still using them to find leaks?
Divining rods are still being used by water companies to locate underground pipes in the UK despite there being no scientific evidence that this archaic method works, an Oxford University scientist has found.
North Sea rig workers told not to drink tap water after contamination
Offshore workers were banned from drinking the tap water on their platform after it was found to be contaminated with diesel – but were told to keep showering in it.
North-east drinks firm recalls ‘mouldy’ water after complaints from customers
A food watchdog has issued a product recall notice for a North-east manufactured flavoured still water.
Residents warned bypass work could cause eight weeks of water problems
Residents have been warned they could face up to eight weeks of disruption to their water supply as a result of the Aberdeen bypass.
Aberdeen homes left without water as main bursts
Homes in an area of Aberdeen have been left with no water supply after a water main burst.
Dog dies after falling off bridge into North-east river
A dog has died after it fell off a bridge into a North-east river.
Scientists now think Mars may have been covered in water
Although Mars is now pretty dry, scientists have just found evidence that it might have been wetter in the past than anyone had thought.
Polluted North-east waterways under investigation by SEPA
Two areas in the North-east are being investigated by an environmental body after failing to meet water standards.
Aberdeen airport worker lends hand in Malawi to bring happiness to thousands of rural villagers
A big-hearted Aberdeen airport worker has swapped the duty free shop for an African village as part of a programme to bring water to the world's poorest people.