00:00A council report warns that climate change could lower reservoir levels in the Kielder Water Resource Zone, raising summer drought
00:07risk across County Durham.
00:10Northumbrian water modelling shows reduced summer rainfall could see reservoirs in the Kielder Water Zone dip to low levels before
00:18refilling in winter.
00:21The assessment highlights metal mine discharges polluting Harwood and Huge Hope Becks and Eggleston Burn, and hotter, drier summers will
00:29further limit river flow for dilution.
00:33The report urges upgrades to wastewater treatment for domestic and industrial use, saying the County Durham plan must address the
00:40drought risk, and a pollution consultation runs until 17 August.
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