Press Statement: New legal rules for water companies mark a significant win for rivers
Statement in response to announcement that water companies will now have to address the use of nature-based solutions when managing wastewater.
24/06/25
The Rivers Trust has championed nature-based solutions for a long time, so to hear that water companies will now be required by law to address how they will be used in Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans marks a significant moment for us, but most importantly for our rivers.
Installing the right nature-based solutions in the right places to complement traditional water infrastructure has huge potential to improve water quality and reduce the impacts of flood and drought, whilst also boosting biodiversity and providing high-quality green and blue space for communities. We look forward to playing our part in delivering those measures and creating a more nature-positive future.
Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive