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Population explosion could lead to water shortages by 2055: Report
ENGLAND, JUN 16 – England will need to reduce leaks by 50% and cut water use by 2.5 billion litres daily to avoid a 5 billion litre shortfall affecting public supply, agriculture, and energy by 2055.
- England's water supply could face a shortfall of five billion litres daily by 2055, according to the Environment Agency's warning.
- The South-east region may require an extra two billion litres per day from 2030 to 2055, driven by population growth and climate change.
- To address the shortage, 60% will come from reducing leaks, while 40% will require new infrastructure, as stated by the Environment Agency.
- Funding of £8 billion has been secured for improving water supply resilience and building critical water infrastructure.
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The TelegraphPopulation explosion could lead to water shortages by 2055
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UK faces HUGE water shortages with Brits told to do two things to help
HUGE water shortages of five billion litres a day are coming by 2055 without urgent action, environment officials have warned. A stark new report says water companies must reduce leaks while the public is urged to help by taking shorter showers and even deleting old emails. AlamyBrits are told they can help the water shortage by taking shorter showers[/caption] A growing population, changes to the climate and pressure from new industries are amo…
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