Lots of news in the watery world over the last 2 weeks, so here’s a round-up on water resources, surface water flooding, water company fines, chalkstreams and others. Bear with me, there’s a lot to cover; some good, some bad! 🧵
💧 Water companies (& in England, Regional Water Resources Groups) are consulting on plans to mange water supplies. It’s key that they hear what customers want, including as @RichardsonNath stresses, the need to stop investigating and START DOING.
The @Waterwise consultation on a UK Water Efficiency Strategy ends today. @WildlifeTrusts welcome the strategy which will see society become more water-efficient – we’ll be more resilient to a changing climate, and more water will be left in rivers to meet nature’s needs. (1/5)
Water consumption in homes has increased by >60% since the 60s. Coupled with population growth, this means more water has to be taken from the environment. Yet water supplies are already scarce & we face severe shortfalls by the 2050s (or before) if no action is taken now (2/5)
