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Blueprint for Water - 10 Steps to Sustainable Water by 2015 |
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(Photo: Alys Tomlinson)
The blueprint for sustainable water was launched in parlaiment on 28th November. It was was compiled by an unprecedented coalition of environmental and angling organisations representing more than six million people. Waste less water Reduce water consumption by at least 20% through more efficient use in homes, buildings and businesses Keep our rivers flowing and wetlands wet Amend or revoke those water abstraction licences that damage rivers, lakes and wetlands Price water fairly Make household water bills reflect the amount of water people use Make polluters pay Ensure that those who damage the water environment bear the costs through more effective law enforcement and tougher penalties Stop pollutants contaminating our water Introduce targeted regulations to reduce harmful pollutants in water Keep sewage out of homes and rivers and off beaches Upgrade the sewage system to reduce discharges of sewage into urban environments and ecologically sensitive areas Support water-friendly farming Help farmers to prevent pollution and restore degraded soils, rivers and wetlands through advice, training and payments Clean up drainage from roads and buildings Construct modern drainage systems that prevent pollution entering rivers from buildings and roads Restore rivers from source to sea Regenerate rivers, lakes and wetlands in partnership with local communities Retain water on floodplains and wetlands Restore large areas of wetland and floodplain to create vital wildlife habitats, improve water quality and quantity, and reduce urban flooding
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