‘Gasping for water’

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‘Gasping for water’

Rivers & wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use & wastage, according to an Environment Agency report.

The first major report on water resources in England states that climate change and demand from a growing population are the biggest pressures on the availability of water. Without action to increase supply, reduce demand and cut down on wastage, many areas in England could see significant supply deficits by 2050 – particularly in the south east.

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