We understand the challenges of water scarcity in our region.  That’s why we never stop looking for ways to invest in the future of water for our region and generations to come. ​

Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) - delivering £800million’ worth of benefits across 1,200 schemes.  Specifically targeted at enhancing the environment and improving river water quality.

Desalination - to help protect and restore these, we need to stop taking water from them and consider new options for supply. 

Colchester advanced water recycling - plans are already underway in Colchester, one of our region’s driest areas, for a new advanced water recycling plant. 

River water quality - we’ve fast-tracked £300 million of investment through the government’s Green Recovery plan with no additional cost to our customers. Focusing on environmental improvements, river restoration projects and wetland treatment schemes. 
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Treatment wetlands - we’re working on more than 200 environmental schemes, such as treatment wetlands and various river restoration schemes, through partnerships with environmental organisations like Rivers Trusts and Wildlife Trusts. 
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Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation​. - we’re working in partnership on an innovative new project that will change the way we manage water for communities at risk of the impacts of climate change. 

Storm tanks - we’re installing additional storm water storage at 110 of our Water Recycling Centres across the East of England. This work will help protect the environment by preventing storm water being discharged into rivers and seas, as well as reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses.​
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Helping customers​ - we want to help customers save water by investing £31million to roll out over 1 million upgraded smart water meters across the region, helping customers to understand their water usage and identifying leaks in customers’ homes to better meet demand for water in the future.