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Water Crisis Looms for Monmouthshire Canal Boaters

8/17/2025

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Paul Thomas from the Inland Waterways Association addressed water issues on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
A water purchase agreement with Welsh Water currently stabilizes the main canal section.
The Canal & River Trust cautioned boaters about possible future water shortages due to dry weather.
Rapid changes in water levels are already affecting local areas like Cwmbran.

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Story summary

Paul Thomas from the Inland Waterways Association addressed water issues on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
A water purchase agreement with Welsh Water currently stabilizes the main canal section.
The Canal & River Trust cautioned boaters about possible future water shortages due to dry weather.
Rapid changes in water levels are already affecting local areas like Cwmbran.