On 18 November 2025, GOV.UK reported:

Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks

England cannot continue to take water for granted, the Environment Agency has warned in a new report examining the country’s latest water usage.

While world leaders conclude climate talks in Brazil, the regulator has said achieving greater water efficiency at home must become a national priority – particularly during the current drought.

The EA has said the current amount taken out of rivers, lakes and groundwaters is not sustainable. It has called on everyone, including water companies, regulators, and consumers to play their part to use our water wisely.

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