Water Management

Water Management

Sustainable water management is the practice of minimising the impact of human activity on the functioning of the water cycle. 

This is of particular importance in a time where changes are occurring to our climate, with a greater frequency and unpredictability of extreme weather events such as storms, flooding and droughts. 

Water is a finite resource, with ever increasing demand as we seek to grow our communities. This presents the need to manage water resources effectively. The planning system has a significant role to play. 

This applies to both management of water supplies, and the safe discharge of wastewater into rivers.

The reviewed policies will look to address the affect new development has on flood risk and water sources, as well as wastewater treatment and river water quality. 

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