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South Korea to test sewage samples for COVID-19

South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves

The Independent UK

Texas has the fifth-highest percentage of water pipes made of lead

In a first-of-its-kind survey of public water utilities, the EPA estimates that 7% of water lines in Texas, more than 647,000, are lead based. It’s the fifth-highest proportion of lead-based water lines in the country.

The Texas Tribune

Therese Coffey admits she cannot fix sewage scandal ‘overnight’

Water plan is ‘just crap’ says campaigner Feargal Sharkey

The Independent UK

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Thérèse Coffey accused of ‘throwing in the towel’ over sewage scandal

At launch of cleaner water plan, minister says those who say they can end problem are ‘detached from reality’ or dishonest

The Guardian - UK

Undertones star and campaigner Feargal Sharkey blasts government's 'confused' plan to tackle water pollution

He says it's the third time they have vowed to ban wet wipes in five years

Belfast Live

"Common sense over profit": Next phase of 830-home plan receives local backlash

“This development will create massive issues with traffic congestion, air pollution and damage the local wildlife"

Manchester Evening News

Wet wipes ban: Everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free

A wet wipes ban is planned to come into force as a way of tackling pollution - here's everything you need to know including which wet wipes are plastic free.

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What will a wet wipes ban in the UK change?

The ban would be part of a wider initiative aiming to improve water quality around the UK called Plan for Water

The Independent UK

What’s caused the big stink over Britain’s sewage?

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has set out new plans to improve England’s water quality and clean up its rivers and coastal areas.

The Week

Electric trash pickup in California? Not for years, as waste companies sidestep rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — That garbage truck you hear lurching through your neighborhood first thing in the morning? It runs on natural gas or diesel, dirtying the air with nitrogen oxides and contributing to carbon emissions that worsen climate change.

Tribune News Service

Penny yet to drop for Labor on emissions action: Bandt

Greens leader Adam Bandt says the recent safeguard changes should only be the first step to reducing the country's emissions.

AAP

Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new government water plan

Ministers also want unlimited penalties for water companies that dump sewage and investment in restoration projects

Wales Online

Government considers banning ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

The substances are known as 'forever chemicals' because of their environmental durability, with some linked to serious health conditions affecting the stomach, liver and thyroid

Wales Online

Blue Flag beach sewage scandal as 1,500 pollution cases detected - Top 5 worst revealed

The worst incident was on Blackpool Sands in Devon, where sewage was discharged for 1,014 hours last year during 63 separate sewage dumps onto the beach

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Ban on plastic wet wipes could be imposed under government's plans for cleaner water

The plans include restrictions on certain cleaning substances that enter the water system and tougher enforcement on those who pollute the supply

Wales Online

Plastic wet wipes could be banned under new Government water plan

A consultation will look at a possible ban of plastic in wet wipes and restrictions on certain substances in firefighting foam, textiles, cleaning products, paints and varnishes

Daily Mirror

Tory ministers recycle wet wipe ban announcement for the THIRD time in five years

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey will pledge to consult shoppers and industry on outlawing wet wipes containing plastic fibres over concerns they are creating fatbergs in Britain's sewers

Nottingham Post

Residents baffled by 'strange' smell reported across West Bridgford

Locals can't point their finger on where the smell has come from

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The Guardian - UK

Water firms to invest £1.6bn in improvements, says Ofwat

Regulator announces two-year plan in victory for campaigners pushing to clean up England’s rivers

ABC News

Snowy Hydro and Webuild fined $30k over Kosciuszko National Park pollution incidents

The EPA says the companies caused a two-kilometre sediment plume to appear in Yarrangobilly River.

Evening Standard

Labour pledges to bill stop to companies dumping sewage in waterways

Ministers and water companies could face a new legal obligation to clamp down on raw sewage being dumped into the country’s waterways under new plans put forward by the Labour Party.

The Guardian - UK

Squirrels live longer in leafier parts of London, air pollution study shows

The closer the rodents live to the centre of the city, the worse their symptoms of lung disease

The Guardian - UK

Starmer criticises government’s ‘flimsy’ plan over water pollution in England

Labour leader accuses ministers of turning rivers into ‘open sewers’ after Thérèse Coffey says firms will face tougher penalties

Evening Standard

Water companies could face unlimited fines for polluting

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to announce next week plans ministers believe will ‘make polluters pay’

The Independent UK

Water companies face unlimited fines in crackdown on sewage spills

There were an average of 824 waste spills a day last year, and ministers want to make polluters pay

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