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The UK proposes water-saving fixtures in new homes to cut usage, ease shortages, and accelerate housing delivery.
The UK government has proposed requiring water-saving features such as aerated taps, showerheads, and dual-flush toilets in all new homes to combat water scarcity and boost housing delivery.
A 12-week consultation aims to strengthen building regulations, targeting a 20-litre-per-person daily water reduction—saving about £111 annually on bills—while supporting the goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2030.
The changes are intended to overcome development delays in water-stressed areas like Cambridge and north Sussex, reduce pressure on rivers and chalk streams, and enhance drought resilience.
Though innovations like rainwater harvesting are being explored, the focus remains on scalable, practical solutions.
Officials say the reforms could unlock thousands of additional homes and help achieve a 20% drop in per-person water use by 2038.
El Reino Unido propone instalaciones de ahorro de agua en las casas nuevas para reducir el uso, aliviar la escasez y acelerar la entrega de viviendas.