Save water this summer
A wet winter has enabled rivers to recover after last year’s hot, dry summer. But that doesn’t make it any less important to be careful with this vital resource.
We all still need to be careful with water to help safeguard supplies.
Water use is lowest in the winter and highest in the summer. As the days get warmer and demand increases, taking simple steps to use less water can make a big impact.
Water-saving tips
Summers are getting hotter
Summer 2025 was very hot and dry. All three summer months in 2025 saw higher-than-average sunshine hours.
In August, we had just 62% of the average monthly rainfall.
Climate change
Climate change means hot, dry summers are becoming more common. In the last ten years, there have been three times more days above 30°C than the 1961-1990 average.
Population growth is also adding to pressure on our water resources.
Every drop counts
To address this issue, we’re spending more to improve water storage, address leaks and strengthen resilience.
You can help by being careful with water, all year round – even when it’s pouring down outside.
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