Comment

Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options

Representation ID: 59913

Received: 13/12/2021

Respondent: Fen Ditton Parish Council

Representation Summary:

OBJECT because the policy needs further investigation.
The cost and carbon content of reuse should be not be excessive given that c.90% of all water used in buildings could otherwise be treated at a WWTW and then be available to meet minimum environmental minimum flows or other demands downstream.
The reliance on reduced demand must not act as a fig leaf cover for an increase the use of drought orders and restricted supply at times of shortage.

Full text:

OBJECT because the policy needs further investigation.
The cost and carbon content of reuse should be not be excessive given that c.90% of all water used in buildings could otherwise be treated at a WWTW and then be available to meet minimum environmental minimum flows or other demands downstream.
The reliance on reduced demand must not act as a fig leaf cover for an increase the use of drought orders and restricted supply at times of shortage.