Understanding the Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 and Its Impact

Water (Special Measures) Act 2025: What It Means for Developers

With tougher powers for regulators and heightened scrutiny on water infrastructure, projects touching networks, treatment assets or sensitive catchments are facing more questions at planning. The antidote is proactive evidence and due diligence.

A well‑scoped Phase 1 Desktop Study provides the early risk picture: historic use, potential contamination, hydrological constraints, flood risk and receptors. Where surface water management is material, supplement with Infiltration Testing to validate soakaway feasibility and treatment trains.

Benefits of early Phase 1

• Anticipates regulator questions and shortens RFI cycles.
• Protects design choices by evidencing constraints upfront.
• Supports ESG disclosures for investors and lenders.

EnviroSolution delivers fast, decision‑ready Phase 1 reports aligned to planning validation lists—so you can progress with confidence under the Water (Special Measures) Act landscape.