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27 Aug 2026

Protecting Water Supplies: Why Every Drop Matters During Drought

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Recent rain may have brought some welcome relief, but England’s water resources remain under significant pressure. As of 18th August, reservoir storage across England had fallen to 62.6%. This was 16.3% below average for the time of year. Around 71% of England was in drought, with seven major reservoirs recording exceptionally low storage. Protecting the […]

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05 Mar 2026

Shade Balls for Reservoirs: A Simple Approach to Evaporation Control and Algal Reduction

Posted by Penny Gibbs

Across the UK, reservoir and open water storage management is under increasing pressure. Climate change is shifting rainfall patterns, dry spells are lasting longer, and demand continues to rise. Even with essential work like infrastructure upgrades and leak detection, two stubborn challenges remain right at the surface of open water storage: evaporation loss and algae […]

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28 Mar 2025

How Shade Balls prevent algae growth

Posted by Paul King

Algae growth in stagnant water is a common issue, affecting everything from reservoirs and ponds to industrial water tanks.

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