Water
Sustainable water management helps preserve water ecosystems and biodiversity, and can help mitigate climate change
How do we protect our homes from flooding?
Somerset has a diverse landscape with coastlines, hills, moors and wetlands. The county has suffered unprecented flooding in the past which had a huge impact on residents and their communities and livelihoods. Since then, millions of pounds have been spent on building stronger flood defences. As our planet warms producing wetter winters and drier summers, areas prone to flooding will be increasingly impacted in the future. So what can we do to make a difference?
Spotlight on Wessex Water
Introduction
Wessex Water provide water and sewerage services to 2.9 million people across the South West and are recognised by regulator Ofwat as one of the leading water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. Wessex Water is based in the south west of England, with a reach that extends beyond the UK as part of YTL, a global company that is powering ahead with building and delivering services that make a big difference to peoples’ lives and the environment.
Wessex Water
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Outreach opportunities
https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/visit-and-learn/schools-and-careers-engagement