10 steps to sustainable water by 2015
Reduce water consumption by at least 20% through more efficient use in homes, buildings and businesses
Amend or revoke those water abstraction licences that damage rivers, lakes and wetlands
Make household water bills reflect the amount of water people use
Ensure that those who damage the water environment bear the costs through more effective law enforcement and tougher penalties
Introduce targeted regulations to reduce harmful pollutants in water
Upgrade the sewage system to reduce discharges of sewage into urban environments and ecologically sensitive areas
Help farmers to prevent pollution and restore degraded soils, rivers and wetlands through advice, training and payments
Construct modern drainage systems that prevent pollution entering rivers from buildings and roads
Regenerate rivers, lakes and wetlands in partnership with local communities
Restore large areas of wetland and floodplain to create vital wildlife habitats, improve water quality and quantity, and reduce urban flooding