Environment Agency declares drought status for Coventry and Warwickshire...

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It came into force today



The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the West Midlands. It came into force today (July 15) and covers the Coventry and Warwickshire area.

It says that, as a result, it is taking action to reduce that impact and to oversee the actions water companies, such as Severn Trent Water, need to take to secure public water supplies.

The regulator says it is also making sure that water companies deliver actions agreed in their drought plans. This includes fixing leaks and adjust their operations to conserve water.

Matt Gable, regional incident lead at the Environment Agency, explained: "Against a backdrop of a changing climate, this change of status recognises the impact prolonged dry weather is having on water resources and the environment.

"In the Midlands, we are taking action to reduce that impact and to oversee the actions water companies need to take to secure public water supplies.

"We are also encouraging people to play their part through the rest of the summer period by noting the small steps we can all take to save water.”