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Long-term planning

All water companies have a duty to produce water resources plans covering the next 25 years. These cover how companies intend to provide sufficient water to meet their customers' needs.

At price reviews we check that companies' investment proposals are consistent with their water resource plans.

FAQs

Why isn't there a national grid or greater use made of the canal network?

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Are companies' water resource plans available?

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Do companies plan their water resources? What is Ofwat's role in this?

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Will climate change lead to more problems with resources in the future?

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Why don't we have desalination plants?

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How often do the companies update their plans?

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Are companies doing enough to secure water supplies for their customers?

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