new reservoirs
Enfield Council recently backed a motion supporting new reservoirs to address future water demand in London and the South East.
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, facilities for storing significant quantities of water. The council agreed that the borough is in a water-stressed area and highlighted the need to establish water sustainability.
The motion highlighted that a forecast predicts an additional 1 billion litres of water per day will be needed by 2050, as London's population is projected to approach 10 million. Councillor Doug Taylor, who proposed the motion, stated that water is vital in both economic and literal senses.
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