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  1. Planning Inspectorate accepted a project for DCO examination concerning water supply from rivers in Hampshire.

Low River Test Levels Force Water Restrictions and Tech Trials in Southern England

24 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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Following a record-breaking heatwave, Southern Water issued a hosepipe ban for more than a million customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight starting July 10, as river levels were 25% lower than expected. To strengthen drought resilience and lessen dependence on the River Test, Southern Water is currently trialling a new fibre optic leak detection system in Hampshire, which utilizes Openreach’s underground network.

From dailyecho.co.uk, dailymail.com

Why it matters

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The scarcity of water sources, such as the River Test, necessitates operational changes and infrastructure investments by Southern Water. This situation is driving regulatory action, including the acceptance of a project by the Planning Inspectorate concerning water supply from rivers in Hampshire.

The Planning Inspectorate accepted a project for DCO examination concerning water supply from rivers in Hampshire.

From dailyecho.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Southern WaterWater utility company responsible for supply in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
  • HampshireCeremonial county experiencing water supply strain and restrictions
  • Isle of WightIsland county facing water supply issues and conservation efforts
  • River TestRiver serving as a critical water source for Hampshire
  • Met OfficeNational weather service providing forecasts that trigger usage restrictions
  • OpenreachCompany whose underground fibre network is being used for leak detection trials

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Southern WaterSpeculative

    Operational costs might rise due to scarcity and the need for long-term infrastructure investment to improve drought resilience.

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How it developed

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  1. Southern Water is trialling new fibre technology in Hampshire to reduce reliance on River Test.1 source
  2. Southern Water is limiting housing development on the Isle of Wight due to capacity constraints.Sub-event
  3. A drought order application covers the Isle of Wight, with abstraction levels under review by the Planning Inspectorate.Sub-event
  4. Drought causes water supply strain in Hampshire, affecting the region served by Southern Water and monitored by the Met Office.Sub-event
  5. Southern Water is seeking rate increases for essential services in the Isle of Wight.Sub-event
  6. Southern Water introduced a hosepipe ban covering the Isle of Wight following Met Office reports of the driest month ever recorded.Sub-event
  7. Liz Jarvis calls for oversight of Southern Water's strategic projects while representing constituency issues in Hampshire.Sub-event
  8. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are facing a prolonged dry weather status due to drought, monitored by the Environment Agency and Met Office.Sub-event
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  1. Southern Water deploys teams across Hampshire in response to ongoing water supply concerns.Sub-event
  2. Low river levels threaten water supply in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.1 source

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