Southern Water Plans to Import Water from Norway Amid Drought Concerns

The UK utility considers shipping 45 million litres daily as a last-resort measure for potential extreme droughts in the early 2030s.

Southern Water is exploring contingency plans to import water from Norway to address potential supply shortages and droughts.
The company aims to ship up to 45 million litres of water daily to areas including Hampshire, Kent, East and West Sussex, and the Isle of Wight.
Discussions are ongoing with the Extreme Drought Resilience Service, a private UK firm specializing in water delivery by sea tanker.
Environmental concerns have been raised about the overreliance on groundwater and chalk streams, prompting the need for alternative solutions.
The Environment Agency will review the plans, considering the environmental impact and the delayed delivery of crucial supply schemes.