Britain’s Water Scandal – report

[THIS IS THE DRAFT REPORT OF THE EVENT, AND ACTIONS THAT COULD BE TAKEN BY BRENTWOOD RESIDENTS]

Water activists Cliff Roney and Feargal Sharkey were enthusiastically received by a sold out audience at Brentwood Theatre on Monday 23 November 2026.

Their account… [TO BE COMPLETED]

Questions asked, and answers… [TO BE COMPLETED]

Action we can take in our community

England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 which is approximately a third of current demand. In addition a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy.  The Environment Agency, 2025. Actions we do together can have a huge impact the amount of water we use and protecting the environment.

Saving water in the home

1. Think of your taps being connected to a river – is there enough water where I live?
2. The Refill App is a free tool that points you to refill stations across the UK and abroad. Whether you’re looking to top up your water bottle, grab a coffee with your own cup, or cut down on lunchpackaging, the app makes it easy.

Check your Water Footprint

1. EcoRise’s online calculator – What’s Your Water Footprint?
2. Waterwise’s Virtual Water Footprint on the hidden water in everything we consume – How to Save Water
3. The Consumer Council for Water Information on all the ways to save water and advice and support for households and businesses.This includes information on Water company performance
4. Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert’s advice on cutting water bills.
5. Water companies provide free water saving kits and reduced cost of water butts to their customers.
6. The Unified Water Label association compares water efficient taps
7. Look for water-saving labels when buying dishwashers, washing machines and shower heads through the Energy Saving Trust.

Managing rainwater outside of the home

https://thefloodhub.co.uk/sustainable-drainage-systems-suds-toolkit/

Monitor your local river water quality Citizen scientists

https://www.essexsuffolkriverstrust.org/projects/riverwatch

River champion

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/river-champions

Become a Citizen Scientist (Kit checks phosphate and Nitrate only)

Join organisations that are campaigning on water pollution in the UK

https://weownit.org.uk/public-ownership/water

https://riveractionuk.co

https://theriverstrust.org/about-us

https://top-of-the-poops.org/
https://www.sas.org.uk/

Actions at home to change to help the environment

From Jules Pretty Emeritus Professor of Environment and Society at the University of Essex

Thirty for 30: Cutting Carbon https://share.google/Hp9I9Ib7fmn0XD6Tq

Thirty or 30: Nature Recoveryhttps://share.google/MxURlKtVHNY11CZ7cHow big is your Environmental Footprint

https://footprint.wwf.org.uk

Get involved with national organisations concerned with the environment

https://www.climatemajorityproject.com/

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/

Local environmental groups

https://brentwoodclimateaction.org.uk/

https://brentwoodclimateaction.org.uk/climate-cafe-brentwood

https://greenwire.greenpeace.org.uk/s/groups?language=en_GB

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/get-involved/local-groupsCampaign sites

https://www.change.org/?redirect=falseSign petitions to push for Governmental Changes(A 100,000 signatures will force an MP’s debate)