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National Drought Group hears how water companies are protecting supplies

After severe drought was declared in parts of England last week, water companies have been called to give updates on measures they are taking to protect supply

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
National Drought Group hears how water companies are protecting supplies

Water company chief executives were called before the National Drought Group this week (October 19) to update on the actions they are taking to protect customer supplies after the Government instructed...

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