River Severn drought order environmental report
Options for managing the impact of a severe drought in the River Severn catchment.
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A drought order outlines the procedures we will use to better manage our water resources during prolonged or extreme spells of dry weather. The River Severn drought order is our final option for managing the impact of a severe drought in the catchment. It aims to protect the environment and people along the whole river Severn.
The River Severn drought order would allow us to reduce the quantity of water released from the reservoir and restrict abstractions from the River Severn. We believe it is safer for people and the environment if we limit our water use earlier. This allows us to continue supporting the River Severn for longer during an extended drought. Taking no precautionary action risks running out of water in Llyn Clywedog reservoir, which could lead to more severe and lasting environmental and human impacts.