Discover more about water scarcity challenges in Suffolk and explore resources to support businesses in the region.
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.
Use the below resources and links to discover practical ways to improve water usage and resilience for your business.
Latest News
From the Suffolk Business Water Group
Suffolk Business Water Group set up "to lobby, inform, and encourage shared solutions"
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.
Suffolk Businesses and Water Companies Unite to tackle Climate Change Challenges
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.
For more information about the Suffolk Business Water Group, contact policy@suffolkchamber.co.uk.
With funding from Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water.