Policy paper

Drought: managing water supply

How water companies plan for dry weather and drought to make sure they can supply water and protect the environment.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency
• Published: 11 February 2021
• Last updated: 24 March 2021 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England and Wales

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Drought: how water companies plan for dry weather and drought

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Water companies write drought plans every 5 years.

This document explains:

• what water companies are expected to include in their drought plans and the guidance available
• how customers and others can comment on water company drought plans

Water companies which are wholly or mainly in Wales, or wholly or mainly in England but have sources in Wales, should refer to the Water company drought plan technical guideline from Natural Resources Wales when they develop their drought plans.

See more information from Natural Resources Wales on drought planning and management.

Published 11 February 2021

Last updated 24 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 24 March 2021

   Added information under 'Details' that tells water companies which are wholly or mainly in Wales, or wholly or mainly in England but have sources in Wales, to refer to the water company drought plan technical guideline from Natural Resources Wales when they develop their drought plans.

2. 11 February 2021

   First published.