Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, it revealed Thursday, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan "uninvestable".The company on Thursday said it was in talks with industry regulator Ofwat over a plan that is "affordable for customers, deliverable and financeable for Thames Water, as well as investible for equity investors".
A public water system in Bastrop County told customers in the east side of Elgin and surrounding areas Wednesday to boil their water prior to consumption.
Even though California faces serious water shortages, the Legislature’s analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.
Residents in certain parts of eThekwini have been warned of possible water supply interruptions on Friday, with some already experiencing shortages since Wednesday.