We are all using 50% more water than 25 years ago thanks to the increased use of washing machines and dishwashers, people taking more baths and a growing interest in leisure gardening.
Each person uses an average of 160 litres each day in the South East of England.
And it's surprising how much of this water we can avoid wasting by making a few simple changes in our daily lives. That's why we are encouraging everyone to Enjoy Water, Don't Waste It.
We also need to consider the effects of Climate Change on resources as scientists predict we will experience wetter winters and drier summers.
The recent drought in the South East from 2004 is a recent example of how the climate has a significant impact on the way we all use water.
Southern Water is playing its part in not wasting water by ensuring its team of leakbusters work round the clock to find and repair leaking water pipes.
In this section we have lots of useful advice and tips on the little things everyone can do to use water wisely in the home and garden.
Water efficiency pages of the CC Water website*
* Southern Water is not responsible for content on external sites
