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Water Crisis Deepens: East England Faces Supply Shortages
10/24/2025
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- Anglian Water says East of England water supplies remain below normal after one of the driest years on record.
- Ian Rule, Anglian Water's Director, says more than 100% of usual rainfall per month is needed through April.
- Thames Water reports a £1.65 billion loss and £16.8 billion of debt.
- Calls for reform in the water sector have intensified amid pollution and supply issues.
