Water is the lifeblood of canals and rivers, and it's a complex and continuous task to ensure we have enough water, at the right time and in the right place.
Managing our water
Discover where our water comes from, how it's managed, what technology we're using, and what to expect when there's flooding.
Monitoring and measuring
Where does water come from?
Find out where all the water comes from to supply your favourite locations around the canals
Reservoir Watch
By monitoring the levels in our reservoirs, we can plan for the future and minimise disruption to the canals in times of drought
MEICA SCADA technology
See how we're monitoring water levels on the canals using a bespoke control system
Water level management
Flooding
Find out what happens when there is too much water in the canal
Water transfer
By transferring water from areas with a surplus of water, to those with higher levels of water stress we can help mitigate shortages
Saving water
Take a look at what we're all doing to save water in our waterways
Hear from our water experts
Find out more about the varied work our committed team of water experts do to look after the water for people and for our wildlife
Last Edited: 4 February 2026
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