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What’s in the government’s water plan?
The UK government has unveiled a water plan aimed at improving water quality and supply, featuring measures such as a £1.6 billion investment and proposals to ban plastic in wet wipes. Many initiatives have been previously announced.
Explore the UK government's new water plan focusing on infrastructure investment, pollution penalties, and measures to enhance water quality and supply.
OFWAT Proposes to accelerate £1.6bn of Investment
Ofwat is proposing to accelerate £1.6bn of investment across 31 schemes aimed at improving water quality, resilience, and reducing nutrient pollution. Work is set to begin between 2023 and 2025, delivering benefits for customers and the environment.
Ofwat plans to accelerate £1.6bn investment in 31 schemes to enhance water quality and resilience, starting from 2023 to 2025.
NUAR - National Underground Register of Assets - available to use
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is now accessible in its initial UK locations, providing a digital map of underground infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance the management and safety of buried assets across various sectors.
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is now live in select UK areas, improving the management of underground infrastructure for utilities and local authorities.
Teesside to benefit from new scheme to unlock development and drive nature recovery
The launch of Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme aims to reduce nutrient pollution in Teesside's waterways while facilitating new housing developments. Developers can apply for credits to offset environmental impacts and contribute to wildlife habitat creation.
Natural England's Nutrient Mitigation Scheme launches in Teesside, enabling developers to offset pollution and support wildlife habitat creation.
Water companies need to improve long-term water supply plans
Ofwat has urged water companies to enhance their Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs) to ensure reliable water supply and environmental protection through to 2050. Companies must innovate and demonstrate cost efficiency in their final plans, due in autumn 2023.
Ofwat calls for improved Water Resource Management Plans from water companies to secure reliable supplies and enhance environmental protection by 2050.
Schedule 3 of Floods & Water Management Act to be Implemented
The UK Government has announced the implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act, mandating sustainable drainage systems in new developments. This follows a review aimed at improving flood management and drainage practices.
The UK Government is set to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act, promoting sustainable drainage systems in new developments.
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