Suffolk Business Water Group

Water scarcity is a pressing challenge for Suffolk, driven by a combination of climate change, regional growth, and infrastructure demands.

The Suffolk Business Water Group, funded by Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water, exists to address these challenges and empower local businesses with the tools and resources to manage water more effectively.

Suffolk and the wider eastern region face unique pressures as a result of:

  • Low rainfall compared to the national average,
  • A rapidly growing population and increased housing developments,
  • Major infrastructure projects, such as Sizewell C, that place additional strain on existing water resources.

By working together, we can ensure businesses across Suffolk are equipped to adapt to these water challenges while contributing to a sustainable future for the region.

Access the resources below to discover practical ways to improve water usage and resilience for your business.

Latest News

From the Suffolk Business Water Group

Suffolk Chamber water group advancing investigations into business water trading platform

A recent meeting of the Suffolk Business Water Trading Group (SBWTG) saw local firms, water companies and politicians come together with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to discuss the water scarcity challenges in Suffolk and the feasibility of a potential new and innovative trading mechanism to help growing businesses access the commodity while new strategic water supply schemes are developed.

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Responding to growing water use restrictions on non-domestic properties and their potential negative impact on businesses’ investment and job creation plans across the county, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has successfully launched the Suffolk Business Water Group with the aim of better preparing organisations to adapt.

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Hosted by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, the meeting heard from both Geoff Darch, Anglian Water’s Head of Supply Demand Strategy at Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water’s Water Resources & Supply Strategy Manager, Will Robinson, as well as water retailer Wave Utilities and the Environment Agency, which is responsible for issuing water abstraction licences.

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For more information about the Suffolk Business Water Group, contact policy@suffolkchamber.co.uk.

With funding from Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water.

 

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