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Water is supplied in Greater Norwich from groundwater sources and from the River Wensum.
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Relatively low rainfall totals and extensive agricultural water use demand mean that the whole area is defined as suffering from serious water stress44. Local planning policy and water company strategy45 place a focus on promoting water efficiency.
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Overall, plan policies for the natural environment should aim to promote biodiversity net gain through development, reduce habitat fragmentation and address climate change and pollution issues.
Footnotes
44 Water Stressed areas– final classification, Environment Agency 2013
45 Anglian Water – Water Resources Management Plan December 2019