🔴 Prepare now for another severe heatwave and drought this summer or put millions of customers at risk of hosepipe bans, water companies have been warned
“That is why government, regulators, water companies and all water users will continue to work together, using the latest science and best practice, to ensure our water resources are prepared for more extreme events in the future.”
Water minister Rebecca Pow said: “Whilst recent rain has been a relief for many, it is crucial that we all work together to ease pressures on our precious water supply and increase resilience to drought – everyone has an important role to play. “The government will continue to work collaboratively with the Environment Agency and industry, and through our Plan for Water, we are ensuring key water supply infrastructure such as reservoirs can be built more quickly. Water companies must better deliver for customers, step up their water resource planning efforts and take precautionary steps to ensure water resilience.”
The Environment Agency is also monitoring the damage done to fish and wildlife as rivers, streams and reservoirs ran dry last year. Total reservoir capacity across England is currently at 92 per cent, compared to 49 per cent at the end of September 2022.
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