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Command Papers 1490 New vision for water
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Details the government's plans for reforming the water sector and wider water system, covering regulation, investment, customers, clean water, water security and transition of the water industry.
Document History
Document type: policy paper. First published: 20 January 2026.
ISBN
9781528661782
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.