The deadline to submit comment on the report published by Water Resources South East (WRSE) forecasting future water resource requirements for South East England closes on Friday 17th April this week.
WRSE’s Future Water Resource Requirements for South East England report sets out the current forecast of how much additional water will be needed between 2025 and 2100 to secure resilient and sustainable water supplies for the region.
It considers the future requirements for both public water supply (provided by the six South East water companies) and other major water users in the region, namely industry, agriculture and electricity generation companies.
The regional water resources organisation is seeking feedback on the report and inviting interested individuals, organisations and businesses to comment on the following questions.
1. Are there any further key challenges and opportunities we face in the region with regard to water resource availability that you believe we should consider?
2. We have set out our first thoughts on environmental ambition. Do you think this is focused on the key opportunities in our region? Are there any other areas of opportunity you think we could benefit from?
3. What are your views on how the region could or should use temporary approaches, such as drought permits, to managing continuous water availability in drought events?
4. Do you think we have we missed any key water users within the region? If so, can you please provide details of these water users and the sectors they may be in?
5. We have set out the initial options for managing water resources in the region. What are your suggestions on further options we could consider?
6. This plan requires engagement across a wide range of stakeholders. What are your views on how best to achieve this and are there any key stakeholders you suggest the plan engages with?
Deadline to submit responses is 17 April 2020 - click here to comment online to the Future Water Resource Requirements for South East England report
Click here to download WRSE's Future Water Resource Requirements for South East England report
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