What do Commercial Developers need to know about water supply?

In England, there is a much-lauded plan to develop the area between Oxford and Cambridge, known as the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. The idea was to provide better transport links between the two cities and to provide space for new science and technology businesses, along with a million new homes.

However, the ambitious plans could fail because of the water supply. Cambridge is already a water-stressed area, which means that planned developments could be capped or scrapped if alternative water sources are not found. If this happens, the housebuilders and developers that have already bought sites in the proposed arc will lose money on their investment.

Currently, new business connections in England must be organised with the relevant water and wastewater wholesalers or with an independent contractor, known as a self-lay provider. It may, however, be beneficial to speak with your chosen retailer in the first instance.