The Situation Water scarcity is becoming more of a risk today. The demand is increasing and water availability is reducing. Water distribution and treatment is energy intensive and as such has a large carbon footprint. Water scarcity is not a new problem. Many parts of the world have experienced this problem for decades. International best practice can be drawn upon to generate a strategy to reduce demand. Reducing Demand Reducing water demand can form part of a risk based st

The Right Honorable Clive Lewis MP - The Westminster Hall debate on a referendum to bring our water back into public hands is happening right now, and I’ve just spoken. (On 14 September 2026.) I want us to create a bold alternative: a publicly accountable, democratically governed water system that prioritizes clean water, environmental protection, and long-term sustainability. Almost 12,500 of you have sent a letter to your MP asking them to come to the debate. And they’v

Estelle Brachlianoff, The chief executive of the world's largest water company has said Veolia would consider running Britain's water infrastructure if it were taken into public ownership, opening the door to a model in which the state owns the assets but private companies operate them. Presenter: Justin Rowlatt Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Listen to the whole interview here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p7trkr Source :BBC Sounds - Big Boss Interviews. Ivor C.