Plans to make sure water supplies across the south east of England don’t leave future generations high and dry will be top of the agenda when the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) meets in Reading on Tuesday next week.
Some of the region’s leading experts on safeguarding water resources, including water companies and regulators, will join the discussion at the water watchdog’s meeting in public at Reading Town Hall.
Keeping taps running to meet the demands of homes, businesses and industry is an increasingly difficult challenge for water companies, particularly in the south east of England where water resources are under the most pressure from factors including climate change and a growing population.
CCWater has invited water companies to explain how they are addressing the challenge through more resilient planning and infrastructure, as well as helping consumers to use water wisely.
Alan Lovell, Chair of CCWater, said:
“Running water is something most of us take for granted in this country but our resources are coming under intense pressure.
“Taking the right action now is imperative to ensure future generations do not inherit a serious water shortage. We are looking forward to hearing what is being done to safeguard our resources and how consumers can play their part.”
The meeting will feature a series of presentations by members of Water Resources in the South East Group (WRSE), the group spearheading efforts to protect the region’s water resources.
Thames Water, South East Water, Southern Water, Portsmouth Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water and Affinity Water all belong to the Group which is working to develop long term plans for securing water supplies in the south east.
In addition to the six south east water companies, other members of the alliance consist of the Environment Agency, Ofwat, Consumer Council for Water, Natural England and Defra,
The spotlight will then turn to other related issues including Thames Water’s plans to reduce the amount of water lost through leaks across its supply area.
The meeting starts at 10.30am - anyone who wishes to attend should email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in advance.
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