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Enfield Council is discussing water sustainability, including new reservoirs, to address growing water demands in a water-stressed area.
Enfield Council backed a motion in September 2026 calling for greater water sustainability and urging engagement with water companies to support proposals for new reservoirs. This action addresses the growing water demands in London and the South East, as the borough is identified as a water-stressed area.
The council's motion highlighted the forecast need for an additional 1 billion litres of water per day by 2050, with London's population projected to approach 10 million. Councillor Doug Taylor, who proposed the motion, stated that water is vital.
Key facts
- Enfield Council backed a motion for greater water sustainability in September 2026. Source
- The motion urged engagement with water companies to support new reservoir proposals. Source
- An additional 1 billion litres of water per day is forecast to be needed by 2050. Source
- London's population is projected to approach 10 million. Source
- Enfield is in a water-stressed area. Source
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