Are you visiting beautiful Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has so much to offer, and we hope you enjoy your stay. While you’re here, there’s something simple you can do to help support local communities and protect our beautiful environment.
By using water carefully, you’ll help look after this precious resource. Water demand increases when visitor numbers are high, so using only what you need helps ensure there’s enough to go around for everyone.
If water storage and river levels fall too low, this can affect local wildlife and increase the likelihood of restrictions, such as hosepipe bans, for local communities in the future.
Where you can save even more water
Following these simple water saving tips during your stay, could make a big difference.
In the bathroom
- Choose a short shower rather than a bath
- Turn off the taps while brushing your teeth
- If the toilet has a dual flush, just use the small flush whenever possible
- Bedding and towels do not need washing every day
- If you notice any leaky pipes or dripping taps, let your holiday host know
In the kitchen
- Refrigerate a bottle of tap water instead of letting the tap run cold
- Take a refillable water bottle out for a day instead of buying bottled water
- Only fill the kettle with the water you need
- Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl of water, not under the tap
- Only run the washing machine on a full load – and use the eco setting
- Avoid pre-rinsing dishes, simply scrape and place in the dishwasher
If you’re camping
- Make sure you turn off any taps in shower and toilet facilities or after filling up your caravan or motorhome’s water tank on site
- If you see a leak or a dripping tap, let the campsite owner/manager know
At the beach
- Brush sand off towels, clothing and beach toys before rinsing in a bowl to use less water
- A quick rinse of swimwear followed by drying in the sea air is often enough
- Rinse feet in a shared bowl of water instead of using a hose or tap
Water efficiency and climate change
Climate change is making weather patterns less predictable. Heatwaves and droughts are becoming more frequent. We need to make sure there’s a reliable supply of drinking water for everyone in the region throughout the year, especially if there's a long dry spell.
We're increasing storage capacity by building new reservoirs and addressing leaks on the network, as well as helping local residents find ways to use less water. Visitors to Bournemouth also have an important role to play, so thank you for using less water during your stay.