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The City of Hamilton has launched a “green” initiative to improve its wastewater network while potentially saving $75,000 a year. The goal of the project is to lower costs in pumping energy within the system which is comprised of 16 large wastewater ...

A double hit from hurricanes did little to increase below-average rainfall for the year, the Bermuda Weather Service said yesterday. The BWS had recorded 37.48in since the start of the year – more than 7in below the average of 44.63in for the same pe...

Samples of seawater at some of Bermuda’s most popular beaches showed lower levels of bacteria this year than in the same period in 2019, it was revealed yesterday. The Ministry of Health said it was “encouraged” by the results of its seawater monitor...

Consultants have been asked to help come up with a regulatory framework and plan to develop laws for water and wastewater operations. The Government told potential bidders that the work of organisations such as the Regulatory Authority and Environmen...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, located in the Botanical Gardens, was closed late this morning until further notice due to a continued water shortage. This issue is being addressed and DENR apologises to their customers for any i...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources closed early today because of a water shortage. The office, located in the Botanical Gardens, shut at 4pm today. A spokesman for the Department said: “DENR is scheduled to reopen as normal tomorrow ...

An engineering project to expand water networks is under consideration by the Government. The Ministry of Public Works — through the Bermuda Housing Corporation — asked for submissions from consultants to develop a business case for a new water, wast...

Summer water safety was highlighted yesterday as the boating season gets into full swing. Michael Weeks, the chairman of the Water Safety Council, said everyone using boats should rate safety as the “number one priority”. He added: “Recently, there w...

A water safety organisation board has not met for almost a year, an insider said yesterday. A source said the Bermuda Water Safety Council was in limbo as a result. The source, who asked not to be named, added: “The fact is that there is no presenc...

Tourists have been warned against drinking tap water in Bermuda by the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The information was highlighted by Esme Benjamin, wellness editor for online blog the Culture Trip, in her article “Don’...

Better education on Bermuda’s water tank system could help to reduce health risks, according to a recent study. A government spokeswoman said the study found there were “striking differences” in awareness of Bermuda’s rainwater harvesting system. It ...

Residents can discuss a new water strategy for St George’s at a meeting next week. The Bermuda Government said it has selected its preferred water and wastewater servicing for the East End after reviewing the likely environmental impact of potential ...