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Water in the East Midlands

Water is essential for a healthy environment and a healthy society. Parts of the East Midlands are among the driest in the country and we have a high population density, which means that there is a relatively small amount of available water for each perso

Water is essential for a healthy environment and a healthy society. Although we have high rainfall in the UK, parts of the East Midlands are among the driest in the country and we have limited natural or artificial facilities to store water in the region. We also have a high population density, which means that there is a relatively small amount of available water for each person and many demands on our water supplies.

The quality of available water is also important, for health and for the environment. It determines what the water can be used for and which species of plants and animals it can support.