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Drought

The Environment Agency's role is to protect the environment by minimising the impact of drought, while making sure there's enough water for people. We make sure that water companies have effective plans in place to maintain public water supplies during a drought without damaging the environment.

Current water status

Information on drought risk and any hosepipe bans or drought orders that are in place.

Drought explained

In a drought there is less water available for the environment and us.  Find out about why a drought occurs, how it could affect you and the answers to other frequently asked questions about drought.

What we're doing

Read about work we are involved in, including drought plans, water supply schemes and links to how we are managing demand.

What you can do

watering can

Advice on why you should save water in a drought and how to use less water to conserve supplies plus links to our Save Water site

Water companies

Water companies supply the majority of people with their water. Take a look at what they are doing to conserve water.