Future water resources
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.

Municipal Waste Recycling Bill. (Bill 19 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/20.
Municipal Waste Recycling Bill (Bill 20 of 2002/03) (389 KB , PDF)
Municipal Waste Recycling Bill. (Bill 19 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/20.
Municipal Waste Recycling Bill (Bill 20 of 2002/03) (389 KB , PDF)
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
The Water Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 28 March 2025. The Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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