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Thames Water to Restart Desalination Plant After Drought Conditions Improve

14 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Thames Water is set to restart the UK's only desalination plant in Beckton, east London, later this year. The plant, which has only been operational five times, is estimated to cost £500 million.
The company aims to have it running by the end of the year to bolster reservoir supplies for the upcoming summer, despite the current drought likely being over by then.
The UK has faced significant drought conditions recently, prompting discussions about water scarcity and management. Desalination plants are often considered a solution to water shortages, but their high costs and limited operational history in the UK raise concerns about their viability as a long-term solution.
The decision to restart the desalination plant raises questions about the timing and efficiency of such infrastructure investments. While it aims to prepare for future water shortages, the prolonged inaction during the current drought suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to water management.

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