To make sure there’s enough for everyone, our water comes from a range of sources.​

 

This includes underground, rivers, and reservoirs and these are under more pressure than ever. Climate change, a growing populations, and everyday activities like farming, industry, and tourism all play a part. That’s why we take a joined-up approach to protect it.

This is called catchment management. It’s all about working with local people, businesses, and landowners to improve water quality at its source. It’s better for the environment, helps reduce pollution, supports nature, and even helps prevent flooding.

 

Our approach is shaped by what matters to you, guided by environmental laws, and driven by our Love Every Drop promise to care for every drop of water.

 

So what are we doing?

 

  • Teaming up with farmers and local businesses
  • Using data to focus on the areas that need the most help
  • Supporting practical, on-the-ground solutions
  • Taking care of our rivers, coasts, and everything in between
  • Protecting wildlife and tackling invasive species
  • Working closely with local catchment groups

 

By looking after water where it starts, we can reduce the need for extra treatment later — and keep your water safe, clean, and sustainable for generations to come.

 

What is regenerative farming?

 

Regenerative farming is all about working with nature to improve soil health, boost biodiversity, and help tackle climate change. It’s a sustainable way to farm that not only supports the environment but also helps farms become more resilient in the face of challenges like changing weather, rising costs, and market uncertainty.

 

We know many farmers want to protect the land they work on and find new ways to farm more sustainably. But we also understand that trying something different can feel risky. That is why we are here to help make it easier by offering support through our New Deal for Farmers.

 

This approach focuses on long-term benefits for both farming businesses and the environment. It can reduce costs, improve profits, and even increase crop yields by up to a third.

 

Benefits for farmers include:

  • Lower costs and better returns
  • Healthier soil and stronger crops
  • More carbon stored in the soil
  • Nutrient-rich food

 

Benefits for Anglian Water include:

  • Cleaner rivers and reservoirs
  • Less soil washing into water
  • Greater flood protection
  • A boost for local wildlife

 

Together we can protect the land and water we all depend on.