Determining areas of water stress in England
Applies to England
Detail of outcome
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
We received 54 responses in total. Of these responses:
- 28 were from individuals
- 9 were from water companies
- 8 were from environmental groups and charities
- 7 were from public or nationally representative bodies
- 2 were from businesses
Read ‘Updating the determination of water stressed areas in England: consultation response document’ for the comments we received and our response to them.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation sets out our latest method and initial outcomes for determining areas of water stress in England.
We will advise the Secretary of State on which areas they should determine as areas of serious water stress.
The determination is only to inform whether water companies, in areas of serious water stress, can consider charging for water by metred volume for all customers (compulsory metering). This is one of the options they can consider in their water resources management plans to manage water supplies.
Documents
Last updated 1 July 2021 + show all updates
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We have added the Consultation response document and a link to 'Water stressed areas – final classification 2021'.
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First published.