Find new ways to save water
From fixing leaky loos to switching to showers, there are lots of ways to use less water at home.
Saving WaterCome Rain or Shine
Why save water when it’s raining?
Rainfall in autumn and winter helps fill groundwater reserves ready for the following summer. After a very dry summer, you can help support water resources by using a little bit less water – even when it’s raining outside.
What you can do to help
Taking simple steps to save water in the rainy months can make a big difference.
Try a water meter
With a meter, you only pay for the water you use, giving you a big incentive to use less.
Water metersCheck your pipes for leaks
Over time, leaks can waste a lot of water and might even damage your home.
Noticed a problem
Balancing water supplies throughout the year
Typically, in summer we have lower rainfall but higher demand for water. In the colder months, there’s more rain and less demand.
Autumn and winter are when the River Eden is full enough for us to be able to take water to fill the Bough Beech Reservoir.
The latter part of the year is also when underground aquifers are filled, as water seeps into the ground.
Using just a little less water in the colder months helps these resources to recover, so we can start next summer with the fullest possible water resource.
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 meet demand for water in the future.
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