England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
The House of Lords has warned that England must take immediate action to manage water usage and harvest rainfall to prevent severe shortages by 2055. A report indicates that without intervention, the country could face daily shortfalls of 5 billion liters due to climate change and population growth. The committee emphasizes the need for better water management, including changes to building regulations and an awareness campaign to reduce consumption.
- ▪England faces potential water shortages of 5 billion liters a day by 2055 without urgent intervention.
- ▪The report highlights the impact of climate change and population growth on water supply demands.
- ▪The committee calls for changes to building regulations and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 05:01:01 GMT |
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Low water levels at Baitings reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, revealed last summer an ancient bridge that had been submerged when the reservoir was created. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAView image in fullscreenLow water levels at Baitings reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, revealed last summer an ancient bridge that had been submerged when the reservoir was created. Photograph: Adam Vaughan/EPAWaterEngland must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warnWithout urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell governmentSandra LavilleThu 21 May 2026 01.01 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 01.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water…
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