§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the respective cost per 100,000 gallons of water produced by reservoirs, by recycling, and by desalination.
§ Mr. John SilkinCosts vary widely and depend upon many factors such as site characteristics, location in relation to the consumers, size of scheme and the quality of the water. Meaningful costs cannot, therefor, be given.
§ Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how water consumption has been affected since the recent heat wave began; and if he will break down this information by regional water authority areas.
§ Mr. John SilkinWhere water is in short supply, consumption has been significantly reduced by a combination of restrictions imposed by water authorities and good public response to requests to save water. The savings vary from place to place and from week to week. They are influenced by the weather, and by other local factors, and cannot readily be quantified by regional water authority areas.