infrastructure failures
Councils are currently addressing future water supply needs and scrutinising responses to recent burst water mains.
Enfield Council backed a motion in September 2026 calling for greater water sustainability, urging engagement with water companies to support proposals for new reservoirs. This action addresses the forecast that London's population growth will require an additional 1 billion litres of water per day by 2050, with Councillor Doug Taylor highlighting the borough's water-stressed status.
Regarding disruptions to essential services, Islington Council was set to question Thames Water and Ofwat in September 2025 following a major burst water main that affected over 30 households in Canonbury in August 2025. The council aims to understand steps being taken to prevent similar incidents, with Councillor Jeapes raising the issue during a council meeting.
Key facts
- Enfield Council backed a motion for greater water sustainability in September 2026. Source
- An additional 1 billion litres of water per day will be needed by 2050 in London. Source
- Islington Council was set to question Thames Water and Ofwat in September 2025. Source
- A burst water main affected over 30 households in Canonbury in August 2025. Source
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