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Sustaining water supplies across the UK

October 02, 2024

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By Neil Gardener

Population growth and climate change are straining the UK¡¯s water resources. Neil Gardener writes about solutions for the Institute of Water Magazine.

Human activity is changing where and how easily we can access fresh water. Population growth, industrial and agricultural demand, and climate change are all placing increasing strain on the United Kingdom¡¯s water supplies. This is particularly true in the South of England.

Water companies in the UK are deploying means to increase water resiliency. Some ways are through demand management, water efficiency initiatives, and leakage reduction. However, new water supply resources are needed. These can include more reservoirs, adopting seawater desalination, and planned water reuse.

Neil Gardener, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s water recycling subject matter expert, explores the role reuse could play in drought-proofing the UK¡¯s water supply.

  • Neil Gardener

    An environmental engineer and regional discipline lead for process engineering, Neil is focused on sustainable wastewater treatment on projects worldwide¡ªfrom hydraulic design of stormwater pumping stations to water reuse strategies.

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