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flag A new £1.9bn reservoir near Abingdon, set to serve 15 million people, faces scrutiny over rising costs and environmental concerns.

flag A new reservoir near Abingdon, part of the government-backed South East Strategic Reservoir Option, is projected to cost £1.9bn to operate over 65 years, according to Thames Water, with construction costs now between £5.5bn and £7.5bn. flag The operating estimate reflects higher drought risks and more conservative usage assumptions. flag Customers of Thames Water, Affinity Water, and Southern Water will pay for both construction and operation through their bills. flag Campaigners argue the true cost, including financing and maintenance, could reach £16.8bn over 65 years, claiming the current figure underrepresents expenses. flag The project, intended to supply water to 15 million people, has cleared a judicial review and testing has begun in Steventon. flag Thames Water maintains it remains the most cost-effective long-term solution for regional water security.

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