Climate change

Climate Change Effects

Climate change means we’ll see heavier rainstorms more often, which can cause more flooding and more rainwater entering our sewers. Summers are expected to be hotter and drier, which could lead to less water available and more people needing it.

Rainscape

At Welsh Water, we’re finding clever ways to stop too much rainwater going into our sewers. This helps prevent flooding and keeps everything working properly. We try to catch the rain, move it somewhere else, or slow it down before it reaches the pipes.

Here’s a look at some of the things we’ve done before with our RainScape work, and what the idea is all about.