Every Drop Counts – Come Rain or Shine

Using water wisely is important all year round.

Every drop counts this autumn

After a hot, dry summer with below-average rainfall, using water wisely helps protect this vital resource.

This summer, we experienced five heatwaves and the Environment Agency (EA) declared over 70% of England in drought. The hot weather increased demand, and water resources have come under increasing pressure across the region.

Although we have now had some rain, rivers and groundwater sources will take time to recover.

The Met Office has warned that global weather patterns could increase the risk of extreme weather into next year, highlighting the importance of using water wisely.

Find more information about how we are managing drought.

Taking simple steps to use less water can make a big difference. Every Drop Counts. Small actions. A big difference.

 

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Our action on leaks

Over time, leaks waste a lot of water. Find out what we’re doing and how you can tackle leaks at home.

Fixing leaks
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Try a water meter, risk free

With a water meter, you only pay for the water you use.

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Find new ways to save water

From fixing leaky loos to switching to showers, there are lots of ways to use less water at home.

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Water-saving tips

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In the bathroom

You probably use more water in the bathroom than any other room in your home – so it’s a good place to start saving water.

Bathroom water-saving tips
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Outdoors

Keeping plants green or washing the car uses more water than you might realise. Here are some ideas for being water-savvy in the garden and driveway.

Outdoor water-saving tips
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In the kitchen

Whether you’re washing up, cooking or doing some laundry, there are lots of ways to save water in the kitchen.

Kitchen water-saving tips
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At work

Saving water in the workplace can help cut costs and provide a morale boost.

Workplace water-saving tips

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Our action on water resilience

Water quality and resilience is one of our key strategic priorities. We’re tackling leaks on the network and investing so we can store more water.

Our plan

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Visiting Bournemouth

Demand for water goes up when there are more visitors. To ensure there is enough to go round, please only use what you need. Find out what you can do to reduce water use on your visit.

Thank you for using less water
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Summers are getting hotter

Summer 2026 was provisionally the hottest on record. It was also very dry, with all three months receiving below-average rainfall.

Extreme weather events are becoming more likely as a result of a changing climate.   

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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.  

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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.  

FREE water-saving devices

Answer a few questions about how you use water in your home and we’ll send you free water-saving devices in the post
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