The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning Scotland to brace for significant water scarcity, saying the “situation is deteriorating fast”. 

Southern Water is warning customers to use water wisely as demand for water in Kent soars - outstripping supply.

Anglian Water and Affinity Water are among the latest water companies who are calling on their customers to use water wisely and reuse wherever possible as the hot, dry weather continues.

South West Water is warning that the region’s water resources have reached tipping point as summer demand increases. 

Affinity Water has published its new Drought Management Plan 2023 following approval by the Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra ) - the plan will replace the water company’s previous Drought Plan first published in 2018.

Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, Bristol Water and Bournemouth Water, has announced plans to invest a record £750 million in the South West over the next two years.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is warning that the majority of Scotland is now affected by water scarcity – SEPA is urging businesses extracting water to manage water wisely as the country continues to experience warm, dry weather.

Environment Agency Chief Executive John Curtin called for collaboration as climate change puts water security at risk when he chaired the latest National Drought Group meeting on 24 May.

Anglian Water is due to begin work this month on a £8.5 million pipeline upgrade to the water network in Meppershall, near Shefford - the project will secure resilient water supplies for people in Bedfordshire.

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has completed its work on a £9 million pound investment scheme to construct a brand new water reservoir at Pengarnddu.