According to the Guardian, Small companies in Suffolk that manufacture drinks have been told to keep a lid on their water usage for most of the next decade, amid concerns at their supplier that it will be unable to meet rising demand.

Essex and Suffolk Water has imposed a “moratorium” on new mains-water connections for non-domestic use until 2033 and told small businesses it would be unable to increase their usage above existing levels through their current connections.

In a letter to small companies, seen by the Guardian, the water company told recipients: “You should not plan to increase your mains water use if it is for non-domestic purposes.”

“Without the moratorium we will not have sufficient water to meet all existing and new mains water demand until we have developed the new water supplies.”

Water Europe study says €255 billion investment needed by 2030 to safeguard Europe’s economy and environment

Water Europe has released a socio-economic study today, calling for €255 billion in water investments in the next six years to protect Europe’s economy and ensure environmental sustainability. The study on the Value of EU Investing in Water stresses the need for more robust water management to address the growing threat of water scarcity, which affects 38% of the EU population and jeopardizes key industries such as semiconductors, data centers, renewable hydrogen, and electric vehicle battery production.

Read more and download the report here