2018 News (Saving water)

620 million children globally do not have access to a decent toilet at school, harming their education, health and life chances, according to a new WaterAid report.

Bournemouth Water’s Head of Environment, Rob Scarrott, said: “The summer holidays have come to an end and autumn is just around the corner. Despite some recent rain, May through to August was very dry and warm overall – the Met Office has declared the summer of 2018 as the joint hottest on record with 2006, 2003 and 1976.

Visitors to Christchurch Carnival on Saturday (18 September) are invited to visit the Bournemouth Water stand and take a water-saving pledge to be in with a chance of winning a £100 shopping voucher or one of three water butts.

New figures released by Bournemouth Water show how demand for water skyrocketed in July, following a month of near record-breaking temperatures.

Recent rainfall has temporarily reduced demand for water, giving Bournemouth Water’s treatment works, pumps and staff a welcome respite after weeks of hot, dry weather.

After weeks of hot, dry weather and increased demand for water, Bournemouth Water is asking everyone to use water wisely to help conserve supplies.

As the region prepares to welcome thousands of holidaymakers over the school summer break, Bournemouth Water is asking everyone to use water wisely. 

Bournemouth Water is donating £2 to WaterAid for every customer that responds to a public consultation on its business proposals for 2020-2025.