Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 14141
Water Supply: Temperature
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 2 July 2026
Question
Ayoub Khan
Independent — Birmingham Perry Barr
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with water companies on ensuring continuity of water supplies during prolonged periods of extreme heat.
Answer
Emma HardyWater companies in England have a statutory duty under the Water Industry Act 1991 to produce and maintain Water Resources Management Plans and Drought Plans, during in extreme heat. Companies must review and update these plans at least every five years t...
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