Environment Agency

Southern Water fined

Why does Havant Borough Council have no confidence in Southern Water?

Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright arrives at Bromley Magistrates' Court, south-east London, where he is charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over water quality tests. Picture date: Friday September 11, 2026. PA Photo. Mr Wright has been accused alongside three others - Philip Barker, Clive Massey and Mark Gregory - of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency (EA) and water regulator Ofwat by manipulating the self-monitoring regime at water treatment works to avoid failing environmental checks. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Ex-Southern Water boss in court accused of conspiracy to defraud

People enjoying the bank holiday sun at Southsea Beach. Pictured by Alec Chapman

Lost Southsea marshland investigated over area's poor bathing water

Still from a video by My Portsmouth By Drone showing an arid Southsea Common - July 6, 2026

Portsmouth Water issues water-saving advice as drought hits Hampshire

The beach outside The Ship Inn, Langstone

Langstone raft race to proceed as sewage concerns cleared

Emmerson Transport Ltd in Ackworth Road, Hilsea.

Family-run business 'delighted' to have suspension notice lifted

New sea defences between South Parade Pier and Speakers' Corner in Southsea.

When will building work on Portsmouth's sea defences be finished?

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

Green spaces have turned a dusty brown across Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

Drought declared for Hampshire as dry spell and heatwaves continue

Emmerson Transport Ltd in Ackworth Road, Hilsea.

Family-run Portsmouth businesses ordered to stop crushing waste

Southern Water says the measures will cut down on the number of sewage discharges. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)

Ex-Southern Water boss charged over 'plan to manipulate water tests'

Clear up operation underway at Canoe Lane which has been filled with algae blooms

Canoe Lake clear up underway after 'explosion' of algae

Dead fish have been found at Stoke Lake in Gosport with the Environment Agency believing it's down to a lack of oxygen due to the hot weather.

Dead fish in Gosport lake prompts Environment Agency visit

Your opinion matters, Lawrence Gosden, the CEO of @SouthernWater, wants your thoughts on its £1.5bn Clean Rivers and Seas Plan. Picture – supplied.

Vital £23.6m flood defences scheme is given the green light

Stoke Lake, Gosport

Flood defences work in Gosport to resume after £7.6m price hike

Parts of Hampshire were put under a hose pipe ban, but this has since been lifted. Picture: PA.

Views sought on drought plans as city prepares for hotter weather
Portsmouth Water is asking for views on its drought plan
Toby Paine

River Hamble. Photo: EBC

Warning to dog owner over toxic algae in river

A picture of the Fatberg that Southern Water tackled in Gosport.

"Nasty" fatberg cleared from sewer with the help of AI sensors

Alan Mak MP at Eastoke on Hayling with Environment Agency Area Director Simon Moody

Delight at funding to protect homes and businesses against flooding

Southern Water has been instructed to make more than 400 improvements by the Environment Agency.

Environment Agency demands over 400 changes to Southern Water sites

Stephen Morgan MP

Stephen Morgan welcomes crackdown on fly-tipping as Government launches toughest...

Pictures of fly tipping shared by residents in Portsmouth

POLITICAL COMMENT: Amanda Martin MP welcomes crackdown on fly-tipping

Alverstoke Creek is one of the lakes affected by the sewage leak.

£7.6m bid for cash for vital flood prevention scheme is approved

Prof Peter Hammond (Jason Watkins) and Ash Smith (David Thewlis) take on the water companies in Channel 4's Dirty Business (Picture: Rob Baker Ashton/Channel 4)

Dirty Business uses fury to defeat the weasel words of the water industry

Firefighters have attended a chemical spill in Portsmouth on Wednesday, February 25.

Update on chemical spill after Environment Agency investigation

Flooding in Meon on Saturday, February 7.

Environment Agency's flood alerts near Portsmouth - full list

An 'Act Now' flood warning has been issued for Hayling Island with flooding expected during high tide on Tuesday, December 9.

"Act Now" flood warning issued for Hayling Island
An ‘Act Now’ flood warning has been issued for parts of Hayling Island with high tide expected to cause issues on Tuesday.
Joe Williams

Stephen Morgan MP

Political opinion: Portsmouth MP backs plans to strengthen penalties on water co...

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman.

Anglers turn violent after being caught fishing with no licence

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

The view towards Portsmouth over The Solent from Ryde

Southern Water accused of 'readily destroying' Solent marine life

The Beachlands area of Hayling Island has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for good water quality.

"Very popular" beach awarded prestigious Blue Flag award

Southsea Beach has been awarded a "brown flag" for poor water quality.

Southsea beach wins "Brown Flag" award again for poor water quality

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

Watch: How do we dump Britain’s fly-tipping epidemic?

Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour Action Summit takes steps to reverse environmental decline

Keith Herbert, project manager from the Task Force at Southern Water, believes the new £170 million project to cut storm overflows will have a big impact on Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

Southern Water's £170 million project to cut storm overflows underway

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

Stephen Morgan

Portsmouth MP visits Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme to see progress

The Fernco Floodbag Protecting Property

Government Invests £2.65 Billion in Future UK Flood Defences but Avoids the Now

Front centre: Cllr Leader and Forton Ward Councillor Peter Chegwyn, standing next to (left) Steve Fitzmaurice, Engineering Team Manager for Coastal Partners, and (right) Alister Butcher, Director of Estates and Safety at Lighthouse Learning Trust.

Back: Representatives from Coastal Partners, the construction team and the Environment Agency at the completed Forton defences.

New sea defences in Forton completed to protect homes and businesses

Ad Feature Silverlake’s path to sustainability: Hampshire’s net zero economy

Experts commented that it was 'remarkable' that neither of them had died in the powerful explosion.

Footage shows moment gas tank explodes and is catapulted into the air

Ad Feature Silverlake – expansion to improve environmental recycling

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Next door has a rubbish dump in the garden...it's making our kids sick

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

Stephen Morgan MP

Political comment: Labour introduces landmark legislation to crack down on bosse...

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Stephen Morgan MP

Political comment: ‘Government plans to increase monitoring are vital to tackle ...

New electronic signs have been installed at Eastney to warn beachgoers if there have been any sewage releases.

New beach signs installed to alert swimmers of sewage releases

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls