Time to address ‘flawed’ water infrastructure

Charity calls for action as Sussex is hit by water shortages, sewage pollution and flooding.

CPRE Sussex is calling on the Government, water companies and OFWAT to adopt an open, common-sense approach to tackle environmental and water capacity issues.

This month, we have seen water shortages in East Sussex, flooding disrupting train services and sewage discharges at beaches from Pagham to Hastings.

These events highlight how a flawed approach to planning and lack of investment in infrastructure are becoming ever-increasing problems as climate change accelerates.

Read: Press release Time to address flawed water infrastructure