Southern Water considers importing Norwegian water as a drought response strategy due to England's water crisis.

Southern Water, a major UK water company, is exploring importing water from Norwegian fjords as a last-resort strategy to address potential droughts in the early 2030s. In discussions with the Extreme Drought Resilience Service, the company anticipates funding this initiative through customer bills. The plan comes amid a broader water crisis in England, driven by underinvestment and climate challenges, while Southern Water also works on building a new reservoir.

September 26, 2024
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