The Big Upgrade

£104bn

investment between 2025 and 2030

50%

reduction of sewage spills from storm overflows

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new reservoirs

Why do we need the big upgrade?

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Population growth

The number of people in our country alone is growing by around 700,000 a year. That puts a huge strain on both our resources and our networks. By 2050, an additional 5 billion litres of water per day will be needed.

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Climate change

Climate change is real, and for us it means hotter, drier summers and colder winter temperatures, set against our growing water needs.

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Environmental impact

We want to improve our rivers, streams and habitats to help our wildlife thrive.

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Ageing infrastructure

Much of our water infrastructure is old, and needs modernisation. This is our chance to improve our supply for the next generation and beyond.

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A big opportunity to make a big difference

A big opportunity to make a big difference

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The Big Upgrade - Why now?

The Big Upgrade - Why now?

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A big boost to jobs and the economy

A big boost to jobs and the economy

We're building the water workforce of the future

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One big team

South Staffs
Wessex Water
Anglian Water
Southern Water
South East
Yorkshire
Severn Trent
Portsmouth
South West
Thames water
United Utilities
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