A £75m push by the water industry and regulators has been launched to try to get all of us to use less water. Last week's high temperatures meant demand for tap water surged.
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A £75m push by the water industry and regulators has been launched to try to get all of us to use less water. Last week’s high temperatures meant demand for tap water surged.
With predictions of longer, hotter, more frequent heat waves in coming years, we’re being told we need to see water as an increasingly precious resource.
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The demand for water has increased by up to 50 per cent in some areas of London and the South East, Thames Water said
Video. Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually…
Water UK said the increase is necessary as companies prepare to invest £20 billion between 2026 and 2027
An extra billion litres of water were deployed across London and the South East over the bank holiday weekend compared to the…
The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.
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