Abingdon Reservoir: Thames Water under pressure on population estimates
After questions from CPRE, Thames Water says it will reconsider the growth targets it is working to, undermining the case for the Abingdon Reservoir - but much more to be done. HAVE YOUR SAY! TW consultation closes 29 April.
Abingdon Reservoir back on the cards!
Thames Water has finally published its draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019 - the Abingdon reservoir is included in the Plan, but is pushed back until 2043.
Thames Water Draft Management Plan
Low targets on plugging leaks and installing meters could increase risk of reservoir near Abingdon.
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Against the Abingdon reservoir 2010 to 2012
The long history of our activities to oppose the construction of a reservoir near Abingdon
The Abingdon Reservoir Proposal
CPRE Oxfordshire opposes the proposed Upper Thames Reservoir near Abingdon. Thames Water should concentrate on reducing leakage, improving water conservation and identifying more environmentally sustainable solutions to future water supply.
Water matters
It is said that the south east of England has less water per head available than countries such as Sudan. This puts a premium on conserving every drop we have in the most sensible way possible, including reducing use and waste, and recycling wherever feasible.