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Southern Water will spend £11m sealing sewers across north Hampshire after last winter’s record groundwater levels overwhelmed the network. The programme targets St Mary Bourne, Penton Mewsey and Goodworth Clatford with upgrades designed to slash flood risk during prolonged wet spells.
Totland Bay and Colwell Bay are off-limits after a one-hour sewage release. The Environment Agency warns swimmers away until Thursday while Southern Water investigates. Families and pet owners told to steer clear.
Health authorities have advised the public to avoid swimming near coastal areas of the Isle of Wight after a second untreated sewage discharge in a week. The Environment Agency confirmed the spill at Cowes on Thursday morning, raising concerns over water quality and marine safety.
Thousands marched in 30 cities on Saturday as outrage over sewage dumps into rivers soared. Data reveals untreated waste in protected sites tripled in five years, with Southern Water and Thames Water named in legal filings. Campaigners demand criminal charges and a permanent ban on discharges.
A burst sewer pipe spewed untreated wastewater into East Cowes on Tuesday, forcing a primary school to shut for all but Year 6 pupils and flooding driveways. Southern Water says repairs are complete and roads reopened, but contaminated gardens remain a cleanup challenge.
Southern Water has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, earning Veteran Aware recognition at a ceremony in Brighton. The move formalizes support for veterans and their families, with the company already employing over 40 ex-service personnel. Former Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Daryl Box praises the initiative as transformative for his civilian career.
After a two-month closure, Dunbridge Lane near Romsey is scheduled to reopen at the end of March. The extensive water works have significantly upgraded the area's infrastructure, despite causing notable delays for local residents.