UK firms use 2.6bn litres/day of public water amid drought; <1% of businesses consume 10M people's daily needs

An investigation reveals that businesses in England consume 2.6 billion litres of public water daily, accounting for ~30% of public supply, with two-thirds used in water-stressed areas. Less than 1% of companies use more than the daily needs of 10 million people, yet many are not required to report or reduce usage. This highlights a regulatory gap in water management during a severe drought, potentially exacerbating shortages for households.