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Anglian Water Faces Drought Threat Amidst Climate Change
22 Jan
Summary
- Eastern UK faces significant drought risk due to climate change.
- Water stores require full winter rainfall to recover from drought.
- New developments and climate change strain water supplies.
A senior official from Anglian Water has informed a parliamentary committee that the region is still recovering from last year's drought. Geoff Darch, head of strategic planning at AW, expressed concerns about the increasing pressure on water supplies due to climate change and new housing and business developments. He emphasized that while the region has resilience, water stores need a full winter's average rainfall to be completely restored.
Weather experts have noted that some parts of the region have experienced below-average rainfall this winter. Darch highlighted that the eastern UK, being the driest part of the country, is particularly susceptible to future droughts, a risk exacerbated by climate change. He also pointed to the potential of rainwater harvesting in new developments to significantly reduce demand, citing Belgium's success in lowering water use in new properties.
