Very true. The bit that gets my hackles up is that the reservoirs already in operation in those areas have water that could feed far wider areas. I've noticed that United Utilities (in Cumbria, with … (View Post)

I may have the zeal of the convert. I live near the proposed location, and I was originally in favour. Unfortunately, that turned out to be simply a case of a mental jump from "Well, if it's nee… (View Post)

(Apologies for the derail: I've spent altogether too many hours going through the submitted plans and documentation on this particular proposal. I could bore for Britain on it and arguably may alread… (View Post)

We don't have a water shortage issue. We have a water distribution issue. Part of the island has a very much above average rainfall. Part of the island has a very much below average rainfall (6:1 rat… (View Post)

Is this the highest proportion of on-topic comments in any thread? Caused by a discussion on topology? Actually, I’m not surprised. (View Post)