Water sustainability
Water sustainability refers to the availability of fresh water for human consumption and use in agriculture and industrial processes. The South East of England is the highest consumer.
The Broxbourne Local Plan will require improvements in water efficiency standards at new developments in order to reduce the impact on the water environment, and seeks to manage flood risk through the requirement to consider sustainable drainage in the early stages of the design of new development.
Residents can reduce water consumption by incorporating water saving devices in the home, having shorter showers, and ensuring taps are not left running when brushing teeth or washing dishes. Providers such as Affinity Water offer a free water usage calculator and tips on sustainable water usage here.