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Yorkshire Water is urging customers ‘to remain vigilant’ after bogus callers reports in Dewsbury, Batley and Liversedge

Yorkshire Water urges customers ‘to remain vigilant’ after bogus callers reports

Yorkshire Water is investing £18m at its Dewsbury wastewater treatment works to help improve water quality in the river Calder by removing Phosphorus from treated wastewater.

Yorkshire Water invests £18m at Dewsbury sewage works

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Explore Whitley Water Treatment Works, near Dewsbury, through photos taken by an urban explorer.

IN PICTURES: Look inside the abandoned water treatment works near Dewsbury

Yorkshire Water said it will be working hard to complete the work on Low Lane, Birstall, as soon as possible

Key route through Birstall town centre closed for 10 days for sewer repair work

(From left) Craig Kelly, broadcast operations manager at Arqiva, Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood and Laura Hedge, public affairs manager at Arqiva.

Dewsbury MP transmits support on visit to iconic Emley Moor Tower

Drivers across West Yorkshire are being advised that a slip road on the M62 has been closed to allow for an emergency repair to a burst water main and resurfacing.

M62 slip road to remain closed due to burst water main

The Emley Moor transmitter (known as Arqiva Tower) is among the tallest free standing structures in the UK. The landmark - which currently has a temporary mast at the side of it - can be seen across Wakefield, Dewsbury and other parts of West Yorkshire. Picture: James Hardisty

How Emley Moor mast is making waves in a 'smart water' revolution

An exterior tap covered in snow. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Yorkshire Water urges customers to protect pipes as freeze thaw hits

The region is still officially classed as within drought, however the increased rainfall has helped river and Yorkshire Water’s reservoir levels to increase significantly.

Reservoir levels ‘moving in the right direction’ says Yorkshire Water

Road closed because of burst water pipe, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton’s water pipe frustration: 'How bad does it need to get?'
A Cleckheaton councillor has voiced his disappointment towards Yorkshire Water after it was revealed there are “no plans to invest immediately” in the “deteriorating pipes” along Bradford Road.

Yorkshire Water supports customers in debt by covering 60 days of charges

Yorkshire Water supports customers in debt by covering 60 days of charges

Customers can claim a refund if it shows they overpaid their water bill.

How to know if you overpaid your water bill & how to request a refund?

Yorkshire Water customers will see their water bill reduced following the supplier being fined for ‘falling short of standards’.

Yorkshire Water customers to get bill discount after missing pollution targets

Customers on Yorkshire Water’s social tariffs will receive an automatic account payment of over £70, to help with the cost of living increase.

Cost of living: Yorkshire Water to give £70 payment to low-income households

What do you do when there is a hosepipe ban? (photo: Unsplash)

Almost half of the UK would consider breaking a hosepipe ban

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North Kirklees Bank Holiday weather forecast for the weekend

A hosepipe ban starts across Yorkshire on Friday, August 26

Yorkshire Water issues advice ahead of hosepipe ban across the county

People are being urged not to call police if they see someone breaching the ban.

Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban: ‘Don’t call 999' to report breaches urge police

Low water levels at Grimwith Reservoir near Grassington North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Water thanks customers for conserving water

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir. Picture by Simon Hulme

Photos show revealed packhorse bridge at dried-up West Yorkshire reservoir

Low water levels at Baitings Reservoir reveal an ancient pack horse bridge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Yorkshire moves into drought status

Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August.

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban

A lone walker in Sheffield as temperatures in parts of Yorkshire hit all-time record highs, with some areas experiencing temperatures of more than 40C (104F).

IN PICTURES: Yorkshire's August heatwave - wild fires and hosepipe bans

Very low water levels at Baitings Reservoir., as the heatwave continues across the country. Picture by Simon Hulme 10th August 2022

Yorkshire Water denies bid for hosepipe ban

Yorkshire Water has announced extra financial support for customers

Yorkshire Water announces £115m relief package to help customers pay bills

Dewsbury MP Mark Eastwood (right) with Mirfield Councillor Martyn Bolt at Yorkshrie Water treatment works.

Dewsbury MP backs ‘bin it, don’t block it’ campaign after site visit

Bradford Road in Cleckheaton has been closed since last Tuesday (February 8) following a burst water pipe

Bradford Road in Cleckheaton set to re-open amid calls for long-term solution
Bradford Road in Cleckheaton is set to re-open today (Tuesday) following a water burst last week, as councillors call for a meeting with Yorkshire Water to find a long-term solution.

Bradford Road in Cleckheaton has been closed to allow engineers to carry out repairs to a burst water main

Update: Bradford Road in Cleckheaton set to re-open on Monday after repair

Many wet wipes contain plastic and do not break down in the sewer – unlike toilet paper – meaning they can become snagged and stick together to block the flow of sewage through the network.

Wet wipes the most common cause of sewer blockages in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Water has warned that household pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting in cold weather, as the Met Office issues a yellow warning of snow and ice.

Yorkshire Water warning to customers that pipes likely to freeze this week

The Fireworks Safety Code gives key guidance on how to carefully plan your display

Bonfire Night: what are the rules when planning a fireworks display?

A major water main burst on Steanard Lane near The Ship Inn, Mirfield

Road in Mirfield could remain closed for two weeks after major water main burst

Repairs being carried out on Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, on Friday following last Monday's water main burst

Bradford Road in Cleckheaton still closed after second major water burst

Yorkshire Water is currently carrying out repairs on Spen Lane and Bradford Road in Cleckheaton following two burst water mains

Full week closure for Bradford Road in Cleckheaton after water main burst

Howard Cook with some of the military vehicles

£1.5m plan for Yorkshire Wartime Village at Ponderosa site in Heckmondwike

Yorkshire Water is highlighting dangers around its sites

Yorkshire Water expanding awareness of water safety for pupils in schools

Hundreds have ignored warnings not to swim in dangerous waters

Hundreds ignore safety advice not to swim in potentially dangerous reservoirs

Yorkshire has been using more water during the heatwave

Yorkshire’s water use up by 200 million litres a day

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Burst water pipe cuts off supplies to Dewsbury homes as repairs are carried out

Top tips to avoid cold weather problems at home. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How to avoid common winter problems in your home - from broken boilers to mould

A main road in Mirfield was shut after a water pipe burst.

Main road in Kirklees remains closed after burst pipe on Sunday

Yorkshire Water urges halt on controlled land burning

Yorkshire Water urges halt on controlled land burning

Yorkshire Water’s £18 million upgrade at Dewsbury sewage works nears completion

Yorkshire Water chief Executive Richard Flint

Yorkshire Water suspends bills for flooding victims
Yorkshire Water has announced that it will suspend charges for customers forced out of their homes by the recent floods.

Richard Flint, chief executive of Yorkshire Water

Report: Utilities generate £10bn extra investment in the North

£1.5m project to upgrade reservoir starts this month

Work will begin from October 12 to secure a water main on Blake Hall Road, Mirfield.

Up to five weeks of road disruption in Mirfield

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Firms awarded £100m Yorkshire Water contract

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Water promote the dangers of bathing in Reservoirs. Alastair Harvey from Yorkshire Water and Jim Butters area manager of West Yorkshire Fire Service.

Video: Film reveals deadly dangers of swimming in reservoirs

Ogden Reservoir in Halifax.

Young actors could make waves in new water safety film

Yorkshire Water launches apprenticeship campaign

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Mirfield gets new anti-flood measures

Yorkshire Water are creating 160 new apprenticeships.

Yorkshire Water to create 160 apprenticeships