Usually we think of a drought as a result of a hot dry summer but a drought can also occur when low rainfall creates a shortage of water for people and the environment.
Following 2 dry winters our groundwater supplies are low and we are now officially in a drought . A hosepipe ban has been announced in the South East of England to conserve water supplies.
Whilst we welcome the wetter weather since the start of the ban, it will take more than a few weeks of rain to top up low groundwater supplies. We should not let the rain make us complacement but use it to fill up water butts and take the opportunity to improve our water efficiency.
Our water conservation section includes tips and advice on how to reduce your water use. This includes stopping leaks and drips, replacing toilets or washing machines with more water efficient options, or reusing rainwater or washing up water. All of this can add up to big savings in water demand but also save you energy and money.