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Every Drop Counts – Come Rain or Shine

Saving is important all year round – even when it’s raining.

Why save water when it’s raining?

Our drinking water is a precious resource. Climate change and population growth are putting pressure on water resources.

By 2050, the amount of water we use will need to fall by a quarter, from a national average of 145 litres to 110 litres per person, per day.

Being careful with water all year round will help to ensure there’s enough for everyone.

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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.

Finding leaks
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Try a water meter, risk free

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

More about water meters
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Discover new ways to save water

From fixing leaky loos to using eco mode on your washing machine, 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 WRMP

 

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In the bathroom

This is where we use the most water at home, so there are lots of ways to save water.

Bathroom water-saving tips
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Outdoors

There are lots of ways to keep your garden green without constant watering. Get savvy about using water outdoors.

Outdoor water-saving tips
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In the kitchen

Whether you’re washing up, cooking or doing laundry, there are plenty of ways to use less 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 30C 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, investing to address leaks and improve resilience.

You can help by saving water, all year round – even when it’s rainy outdoors.