We are proud to be a founder member of West Country Water and Environment (WCWE) which was set up in 2017 to tackle the challenge of finding new sources of water in the region to meet the growing demand from customers, communities and businesses.
One of five regional collectives in England and Wales, West Country Water and Environment (formerly known as West Country Water Resources) was tasked by the government under the National Framework for Water Resources to create a regional water resources plan that looks ahead to 2050 and beyond.
WCWE is a collaboration of water companies, regulators and stakeholders who share a mission to achieve a coordinated approach to water resources planning in the West Country.
The development of a regional water resources plan for the West Country has led to the creation of three flagship projects.
WCWE is working on three large-scale schemes called Strategic Resource Options (SROs). These flagship projects will ensure essential water supplies are secured for the future while also protecting the region’s environment.
These schemes are: