Northumbrian Water sets out plan to protect the regions water resources for future generations.
The water company has recently published its latest Water Resources Management Plan for 2025-30 (WRMP24) which confirms resilient water supplies for the North East for the next 25 years.
The plan sets out steps to maintain water supplies, which meet forecasted household and business demand, even in the most extreme of droughts. This will provide great opportunities for businesses wanting to operate or expand in the region as well as for economic growth and jobs.
The water company unveiled their wider business investment plan in the Autumn of 2023 which outlines the largest investment to date. An £8million investment to ensure improvements in water quality and £7.5million to reduce leakage as well as a £50million investment to repair and replace the aging network of water pipes across the region.
Innovative projects to detect and fix leaks quickly and efficiently together with these investments, all supported by the resources of Kielder Reservoir and the Kielder Water Transfer Scheme which in turn supports the local community and economy in Teesside.
Even though, the region will have enough water supplies to meet forecasted demand for generations to come, it is still very important to reduce water consumption to ensure fresh water is not taken for granted. Steps to protect supplies include reducing demand for water by working with customers to promote water efficiency, reduce leakage, and introducing the option of smart water meters.
As well as helping to secure future drinking water, reducing demand also means that there will be less of a need to take water from the environment, or treat as much water, which will reduce the amount of energy and benefit the environment.
Kieran Ingram, Water Director at Northumbrian Water said: “This plan sets out everything we hope to achieve over the next 60 years to provide a reliable and resilient service for our customers and generations to come, and we are incredibly proud.
“We are excited to implement the changes set out in the plan, all of which will help to further protect and secure the future of our environment and water resources across the North East.”
To review the plan in full, go to Water Resources Management Plan