Water use in the United Kingdom had, in the past, been copious. However, a growing population, less water and aging pipes make it impossible to continue in the same vein. Some solutions are obvious – such as building new water transfer systems(though expensive). Other solutions involve stewarding use of water better and finding ways to reuse the water. It can seem like a harrowing situation, but keeping positive and thinking with innovation will provide a way.

Key Takeaways:

• There are expected water shortages in the future for many communities in the southeast due to increased demand, falling supply, and degradation of infrastructure.
• A water utility, United Utilities, aims to command large supplies of water to secure future consumption.
• In addition to securing supplies, companies are banding together, especially in the southeast, to invest in infrastructure.

“Six companies in the south east – Affinity, Portsmouth, SES, South East, Southern and Thames – will together consider new infrastructure options such as water reuse and reservoirs.”

Read more: https://wwtonline.co.uk/features/ensuring-future-water-supplies