The Environment Agency is addressing critical failures in water resource management and supply infrastructure, particularly following the 2025 Tunbridge Wells water crisis caused by South East Water's inadequate maintenance, risk management, and operational resilience. The issue focuses on regulatory oversight, asset management, infrastructure investment, and cultural reform within water companies to prevent future supply failures.
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
How the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought in England.
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
The Environment Agency's position on water recycling, including what water recycling is and how it works, current operations and future developments.
The Environment Agency's position on desalination for public water supply, including what it is and how it works, benefits and addressing concerns.
In response to: Water resources planning guideline: proposed update
We want your comments on the draft water company water resources planning guideline.
We want your comments on the draft water company water resources planning guideline.
We want your comments on the draft water company water resources planning guideline.
This document explains how water companies make sure they can provide a secure supply of water to homes and businesses in their area.
Setting out plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.