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Population explosion could lead to water shortages by 2055: Report

  • 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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Population explosion could lead to water shortages by 2055

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Here's why England could face water shortages of 5bn litres a day by the 2050s

Officials at the Environment Agency have said that England could face severe water shortages by the 2050s if action isn't taken now

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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