Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 4054

Water Supply: West Sussex

Tabled: 3 September 2024
Answered: 20 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the likelihood of future water supply shortages in West Sussex.

Answer

Emma Hardy
Water companies have a statutory duty to provide a supply of wholesome water under the Water Industry Act 1991 and associated water quality regulations. Companies must ensure continuation of their water distribution functions during an emergency and are r...

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