- Planning Inspectorate accepted a project for DCO examination concerning water supply from rivers in Hampshire.
- Low river levels in the River Test are threatening the water supply for the region, which is served by Southern Water.
- Southern Water deploys teams across Hampshire in response to ongoing water supply concerns.
- A pipe dispute began on July 1st involving Southern Water, Hampshire County Council, and a stream within the National Park area.
Southern Water and Defra are applying for Drought Orders and NEUB permissions, with consultations underway regarding drought measures.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Southern Water and Defra are applying for Drought Orders and NEUB permissions, with consultations underway regarding drought measures.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hampshire is subject to a drought order, prompting an emergency meeting chaired by Andy Burnham and involving Angela Eagle.Sub-event
Drought order application and consultation underway involving Southern Water and Hampshire County Council.1 source
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The entities involved
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Southern Water
water utility company
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Hampshire County Council
British administrative body and municipal art collection
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Related events
- A drought order application covers the Isle of Wight, with abstraction levels under review by the Planning Inspectorate.
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- Hampshire County Council implemented climate action across the county on September 23, 2026.
- Anglian Water, Southern Water, and Thames Water are all facing severe operational challenges due to widespread drought and water shortages across England.