Severn Trent urges customers to save water as demand increases during hot dry spell - The Stratford Observer

Severn Trent urges customers to save water as demand increases during hot dry spell

Stratford Editorial 11th Aug, 2022 Updated: 12th Aug, 2022   0

SAVE water during the dry spell – that is the plea from the region’s water supplier following the driest July since 1911, and with no rain forecast as another heatwave takes hold.

With temperatures hitting the 30s once again, Severn Trent says the extreme weather conditions could continue to increase demand on water supples.

Severn Trent hasn’t had a temporary usage ban in 27 years, and instead is actively managing its Drought Action Plan to meet demand in the hot weather.

Sophie Evans-Young, Water Efficiency Manager at Severn Trent, said: “As the glorious summer sunshine continues, there’s naturally a greater demand for water so our teams are working around the clock to keep the network in good shape.




“Our region has experienced the driest July in a century and with no rainfall in the forecast, we’re asking people to be mindful of their water use, as small behavioural changes can add up to a big difference.

“We’d like to thank all our customers for their continued support as the warm and dry weather continues into the summer.”


The company is pumping an extra hundred million litres of water into the network every day, while the number of tankers in the fleet has been doubled so water can be moved into supply more quickly than ever before.

Engineers are also fixing around 3,000 leaks a month, which can be caused by pipes bursting as a result of the ground drying up and moving due to the hot weather.

Severn Trent is also urging people to keep out of its reservoirs – including Draycote Water – because of strong currents, freezing temperatures and hidden dangers under the surface.

Operations Manager Dan Taberner said: “We also realise that on a hot day, a large body of water such as a reservoir can look like a tempting option to cool off, but there are hidden dangers under the surface including pumping machinery, and even on a hot day, the water will be extremely cold that can lead to even the strongest swimmers getting into trouble.

“So, we’d like to encourage people come and have a great day out but ask them to please stay out of the water.”

Visit https://tinyurl.com/3u6sa282 for information on water saving. Visit http://stwater.co.uk/reportaleak or call 0800 783 4444 to report a water leak.

Severn Trent’s tips for a water efficient home:

  • Switch off sprinklers. They can use as much as 1,000 litres of drinking water in just one hour – more than a family of four would normally use in a whole day

  • Keep a jug of water in the fridge to enjoy nice cold water when you want it, rather than running the tap until it’s cold

  • Ask children to water the plants with leftover water from their paddling pool – a fun activity to keep them entertained whilst also saving money and water

  • Wait until the dishwasher or washing machine is full before using it.

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