We continue to monitor the situation closely and will ensure that any changes be communicated to customers. With a dry summer and hot weather increasing water use, we are working around the clock to manage the supply.
How we’re improving the network for the future
When a water main has reached the end of its useful life (resulting in multiple bursts and leaks) we resort to what we call capital investment - this is where we replace an existing main for a brand new one. This could be anything from one single road or street to a whole area where the work is phased over the course of several months. Capital investment also covers work we do to lay new trunk mains (larger pipes that carry huge volumes of water from one area to another) which allows us to minimise supply interruptions by re-routing water from one area to another.
We also ask that customers use water wisely, to help everyone enjoy water this summer.
There are many simple ways you can help save water at home. Those dripping taps could be wasting fifteen litres a day, leaky loos can waste hundreds of litres a day.
Leaks around the home are often easy to fix and there are some simple steps we can all take to reduce how much water we use. Find out more about ways you can save water by visiting our water-saving pages.
