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Cuckmere River low water levels summer

Save a little water

It's been the driest spring in over a century. Even when it rains, our rivers and reservoirs are still under pressure. The hot, dry weather is putting serious strain on water sources across the region — and on our ability to treat and supply water to homes and businesses. That’s why we’re asking everyone to use water wisely.

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Let’s keep taps flowing this summer

We're doing everything we can to protect your water supply.

  • We’re fixing leaks faster than ever — reducing leakage by 20% last year and aiming for the same again this year.
  • We’re delivering our biggest ever infrastructure programme including the UK’s first new reservoir in 40 years and the UK’s first water recycling plant.
  • And we’re not stopping there. Our plans include everything from innovative smart technology and drones to working with leak detection dogs. 

But we can’t do it alone. We can all help by swapping the hose for a watering can and turning the tap off while brushing our teeth. Together, we can keep taps flowing this summer. 

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We’re working hard to save water

Fixing leaks fast

Over the past year, we’ve reduced leakage on our network by 20%, with teams working 24/7, 365 days a year, to find and fix leaks – even while you’re sleeping.

Minimising leakage
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Investing in our infrastructure

This includes funding a new reservoir at Havant Thicket and building new water recycling plants. We’re also building new pipelines so we can move water around more easily, sharing it with our neighbouring water companies, to create a more reliable service for the whole region.

Developing new water sources
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Working with nature

Through catchment partnerships with wildlife trusts and local landowners we’re looking at how we protect our existing water sources, improving water quality, enhancing soil health, and finding more sustainable ways to take water from the environment.

Protecting existing water sources

Small changes, big impact

Try a few easy swaps in your daily routine — they’re simple, they save water, and they could help lower your bills too. Small changes really do add up.
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Saving water outside

There are lots of ways to reduce your water use outside. Swap your hose for a watering can and save up to 1,000 litres of water an hour. Fitting a water butt to collect and reuse rainwater could save more than 800 litres of water a year.

Saving water in your garden
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Saving water in your home

Making small changes to your daily routine, such as turning the tap off while you brush your teeth, having a shorter shower, or only running the washing machine when you have a full load can make a big difference.

Saving water in your home
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Saving water in your business

If you’re a business and want to reduce your water use, we’re here to help. You can apply for funding to bring a water-saving idea to life or we can arrange a visit from one of our expert engineers to identify leaks and ways to save water.

Saving water in your business
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Water-Saving Home Visits

If you use a lot of water, why not see if you’re eligible for a free Water-Saving Home Visit. We’ll arrange for one of our engineers to visit you to install water-saving products, saving money on your bill.

Water-Saving Home Visit