Water (Special Measures) Act 2025

The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 introduces emergency powers and regulatory changes to address water supply challenges across the UK. The bill grants water authorities enhanced enforcement capabilities to manage demand during shortages, allows for accelerated infrastructure investment, and establishes new standards for water quality and leakage reduction. It aims to tackle persistent issues including aging pipe networks, increasing drought risks, and service failures that have affected millions of households in recent years.