Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service announced that they are using ultra-violet to clean wastewater, before using it in their hoses to tackle blazes.

Fire service to start using sewage water to fight blazes

While essential supplies of water remain safe, the public and businesses in drought affected areas are being urged to use water wisely.

Drought declared in most of Wales after 'nowhere near enough' rain

The UK is experiencing some of the driest conditions since the 1970s.

How to save water at home as much of UK enters drought status

The public and businesses in drought affected areas are urged to be very mindful of the pressures on water resources and should use water wisely.  

Drought declared in parts of Wales after heatwave and low rainfall

A hosepipe ban came into force in Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire on Friday 19 August, due to the strain on public water supplies.

Welsh hosepipe ban set to last 'at least well into September'

The mansion was demolished in 1903 to build one of a series of reservoirs to supply enough water for people in Birmingham. 

Forgotten mansion reappears as lack of rain causes reservoir to dry up

A union has proposed pumping water from Lake Vyrnwy in Powys to London to help with the shortage.

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