With water consumption and the hot topic of water neutrality being a critical decision maker for new development in the Horsham area, we have been researching the findings of many water experts along with the plans and predictions of Southern Water.
See all key documentation here for reference.
Water supply options for 2030 to 2045
Southern Water
‘This map shows how we could find extra water to provide reliable water supplies for you and local businesses for 15 years from 2030. We will review these options again in five years and they may change.’
Our plans to tackle droughts Our Drought Plan: summary document. Published 2019
Southern Water
'This is our plan for what we will do in a drought. It sets out what will happen and when, and who or what will be affected.'
Draft Drought Plan 2022 Main report 31 March 2021 Version 1.0
Southern Water
'This document is Southern Water’s draft Drought Plan 2022. It has been developed in compliance with sections 39B and 39C of the Water Industry Act 1991 and follows the Drought Plan guideline issued by the Environment Agency in December 2020.'
Groundwater levels
British Geology Survey
Hydrological Outlook August 2023
Delivered in partnership with UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
'Following an exceptionally wet July, river flows across the UK are expected to be normal to above normal for August, and over the next three months. Groundwater levels are likely to be within the normal range across the majority of the UK, though above normal levels are expected in southern England in August, and normal to below normal groundwater levels are likely in Wales over the next three months.'
Southern Water: Draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024
Southern Water
'This is our draft Water Resource Management Plan 2024 (draft WRMP24). It sets out how we plan to maintain a high quality and reliable supply of water for customers and improve the water environment for future generations.'
The Hardham Water Resource Project
'The Hardham Water Resource Project near Arundel in West Sussex, was implemented by Southern Water under license, in full consultation with the Environment Agency and Natural England, in order to safeguard water supplies to customers in Sussex, particularly in times of drought.'
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