News · 29 August 2026
England expects five billion litre daily water shortfall by 2055
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England could run out of water by 2055, with a daily shortfall of five billion litres, due to heatwaves, less rain, and increased demand. People in England use 136.5 litres of water per person daily, almost 40 litres more than in Denmark. Water companies are phasing out discounted rates for businesses, as campaigners say current efforts are "window dressing."
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