Toxic chemicals have been discovered in all English water bodies. This comes as reports indicate a global increase in water-related issues.
Across Europe, the Rhine and Po rivers are currently at record low levels. In Puerto Rico, a severe drought has led to a deep water crisis, affecting water supplies for thousands.
Further afield, the Colorado River in the US is experiencing unprecedented shortages, with its major reservoirs at their lowest levels since construction. Hungary's only nuclear power plant is reportedly on the verge of shutting down due to insufficient water in the Danube River for cooling.