water-stressed area
Enfield Council is discussing water sustainability and the need for new reservoirs as the borough is a water-stressed area.
Enfield Council backed a motion in September 2026 calling for greater water sustainability and engagement with water companies. The motion urged support for proposals for new reservoirs to meet the growing demands of London and the South East, noting that Enfield is in a water-stressed area.
The council's motion highlighted current climate conditions and a forecast that an additional 1 billion litres of water per day will be needed by 2050. This is to serve London's population, which is projected to approach 10 million.
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