Exclusive Sussex Chamber & South East Water Interactive Webinar
Water is something every business depends on, yet it's often overlooked in business continuity planning until a problem occurs.
Following a dry spring and a hot summer, Sussex has experienced significant pressure on local water resources, with periods of peak demand placing strain on the regional network. As climate patterns continue to change and demand grows, understanding how to manage water resilience is becoming increasingly important for organisations of all sizes.
Join South East Water and Sussex Chamber of Commerce for a practical and highly interactive session designed to help businesses understand their water supply, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and prepare for future challenges.
Whether you're a manufacturer, hospitality business, school, agricultural operation, office-based employer, or community organisation, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help protect your operations.
What You'll Learn
💧 The Sussex Water Picture
Gain an exclusive update on current water resources across Sussex, including:
- Recent weather patterns and their impact on local supplies
- The effect of peak summer demand on the network
- Current storage levels at Ardingly and Arlington Reservoirs
- What businesses can expect moving forward
🌍 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Understand the journey of water from source to tap and how South East Water balances:
- Groundwater aquifers
- River abstractions
- Reservoir storage
- Future water security planning
📈 Practical Advice for Businesses
Discover simple, cost-effective ways to:
- Reduce water consumption
- Lower operating costs
- Build resilience against supply disruptions
- Strengthen your business continuity planning
✅ Funding, Support & Free Resources
Learn how your organisation can access:
- South East Water's Capital Grants Scheme
- Free water-efficiency audits
- Water-saving hardware and resources
- Expert advice tailored to your organisation's needs
🌱 Protecting Sussex's Environment
Hear how South East Water is investing in:
- Local reservoirs and infrastructure
- Chalk stream and river protection
- Biodiversity initiatives
- Sustainable water management for future generations
Interactive Session
This isn't just another webinar.
We'll be encouraging everyone to get involved through live polling, discussion, and Q&A.
Live Polls
At the start of the session:
Does your business have a contingency plan if your water supply is interrupted?
At the end of the session:
Do you now feel confident about developing a business continuity plan that includes water resilience?
Ask the Experts
You'll have the opportunity to put your questions directly to South East Water specialists during the live Q&A session.
Participants can:
- Use the chat function throughout
- Raise their hand to ask questions
- Join with cameras on (optional but encouraged)
Agenda
10:00am – Welcome & Introduction
- Sussex Chamber
- South East Water
10:10am – Water Resilience Presentation
- Delivered by Valeria Minisini (Communications Officer) and the South East Water team
10:35am – Open Discussion & Q&A
10:55am – Key Takeaways & Close
Why Attend?
By attending you'll gain:
✅ A clearer understanding of Sussex's water outlook
✅ Practical actions to reduce business risk
✅ Guidance on creating a water-focused continuity plan
✅ Access to grants, audits, and support
✅ The opportunity to ask questions directly to water industry experts
✅ Insights that could help reduce operating costs and improve sustainability
Stay Connected
Want ongoing updates and practical advice?
Sign up to South East Water's Non-Household (NHH) Newsletter to receive:
- Industry insights
- Water efficiency advice
- Funding opportunities
- Future event invitations
- Business resilience updates
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Book Today
Places are available through the Sussex Chamber. Registered attendees will receive joining instructions and the Microsoft Teams link 24hrs ahead of the event.
Book your place now and take the first step towards building a more resilient, sustainable future for your business. 💧🏢
Valeria Minisini
