A Cambridgeshire MP has criticised the "concerning" amount of water lost through leaks in Anglian Water's network.
The MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, Charlotte Cane, said the company lost around 68.3 billion litres of water in 2024/25, according to figures analysed by the Liberal Democrats.
That equates to roughly 187 million litres every day—enough to fill nearly 75 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Ms Cane said: "Residents understand that during prolonged periods of dry weather we all need to use water carefully.
"But it is also reasonable for people to expect water companies to do everything they can to reduce the very significant amount of water being lost through leaks."
Ms Cane said the figures strengthen the case for continued investment in reducing leakage and improving the resilience of the region’s water infrastructure.
She wants Anglian Water to make tackling leaks a priority, especially as people are being asked to cut back on usage during the current hosepipe ban.
The figures show that leakage in 2024/25 was equivalent to 62.1 litres per customer per day.
Ms Cane has previously called for stronger regulation of the water industry and greater infrastructure investment.
She said: "These figures are concerning, particularly at a time when households across East Anglia are being asked to restrict their own water use.
"I want to see Anglian Water investing consistently in its network so that leakage is reduced and our water supply is more resilient in future.
"There also needs to be effective regulation that ensures water companies are accountable and that investment in infrastructure is given the priority it deserves.
"We need a system that is focused on reducing leaks, protecting our environment and providing a reliable service for customers."
An Anglian Water spokesperson said they understand the impact leaks can have on local communities.
They said: "Our teams work around the clock to identify and repair leaks as quickly as possible, prioritising those that have the greatest impact on customers' water supplies and those resulting in the highest water loss.
“Finding and fixing leaks is one of our biggest priorities.
"We currently have 245 people focused on finding and fixing leaks, including increased 24/7 standby and emergency response cover.
"We've also invested heavily in technology to find leaks faster, including deploying more than 130,000 acoustic loggers every year, advanced monitoring across more than 20% of our network, satellite technology to spot hidden leaks from space, and drones equipped with thermal cameras.
“We continually monitor and assess reported leaks to ensure resources are focused where they are needed most, and we'd like to thank customers for their patience while this work is carried out."
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