SES Water (the water provider to all our homes) has emailed those on its contact list. SES Water is asking us to reduce water consumption as the distribution network is struggling – particularly at peak times (7am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm). We should be trying to reduce water consumption because this type of notice is often followed by a hosepipe ban.
SES says:
- Hosepipes and sprinklers use a huge amount of water – around 1,000 litres per hour – so please use a watering can instead and recycle water where you can
- We know many of you will be keen to wash your vehicles but pressure washers and hose pipes also use a lot of water so please avoid using these
- Use appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers outside peak hours (after 8pm)
- If you are watering plants, re-use washing up water or water from a paddling pool rather than from the tap.
For more water saving tips see Every Drop Counts