Water consumption rose by 9% during lockdown year

Ofwat's annual operational performance review has found the water sector made 'considerable progress' on leakage during 2020/21 but 'stagnated or deteriorated' on pollution incidents. The report showed water consumption rose in all parts of England and Wales except South West's region as lockdown altered usage habits.

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