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Every Drop Counts – Come Rain or Shine

Using water wisely is important all year round – even on rainy days.

Why save water when it's raining

Rainfall in autumn and winter helps fill water reserves ready for the following summer.

After a very dry summer, you can help top up water resources by using a little bit less – even when it’s raining outside.

What you can do to help

Taking simple steps to save water in the rainy months can make a big difference.

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Check your pipes for leaks

Over time, leaks waste a lot of water and can even cause problems like damp and mould.

Report a leak
Water meter

Try a water meter, risk free

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

Apply for a meter
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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.

Save water

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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

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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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.  

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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.