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UK Mandates Water-Saving Features in New Homes by 2030

9/27/2025

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The UK Government will require water-saving features in new homes.
Droughts in Wales drive a 12-week consultation and 1.5 million homes by 2030.
Measures could save 20 liters per person daily and £111 annually.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says reducing usage could allow an additional 1,000 homes per 5,250 built; "water smart" homes.

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Story summary

The UK Government will require water-saving features in new homes.
Droughts in Wales drive a 12-week consultation and 1.5 million homes by 2030.
Measures could save 20 liters per person daily and £111 annually.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) says reducing usage could allow an additional 1,000 homes per 5,250 built; "water smart" homes.