Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 116062
Water Supply
Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued to water companies on installing backup systems to prevent pump failures following short-duration electricity outages.
Answer
Emma HardyUnder the Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD), water companies are required to maintain a supply of water during emergencies, including short‑duration power outages. The SEMD obliges companies to assess risks and implement appropriate measure...
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