Presence of these species indicates there is a high level of water pollution. Water louse and red-tailed maggot are indicator species. They are able to live in water that is moderately to highly ...

Research sheds new light on the spread of microplastics, revealing a surprising "hitchhiking" mechanism that could impact ...

The water we use in our homes is safe, but increased pollution means more intensive treatment is required, which raises household bills. Contamination also threatens water sources crucial for the ...

Artificial intelligence will be used in south-west England to predict pollution before it happens and help prevent it. It's hoped the pilot project in Devon will help improve water quality at the ...