Water company asks us to 'use water wisely' with dry spell underway

By Tony Gillan
Published 2nd Jun 2021, 15:22 BST
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Northumbrian Water is appealing for customers to help the environment by using water carefully as the weather becomes warmer.

The company, which has 2.7 million customers in the North East is asking people to think before reaching for paddling pools, hot tubs and hosepipes.

A paddling pool can use up to 450 litres of water; a hot tub up to 1,500 litres, which is the equivalent of 882 standard-sized kettles.

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Research also showed that using a hosepipe for one hour can require 100 litres of water. However, keeping a water butt in your garden can collect up to 200 litres in a more environmentally-friendly way.

There is no current water shortage, but it's still wise not to waste it.There is no current water shortage, but it's still wise not to waste it.
There is no current water shortage, but it's still wise not to waste it.

Last year a combination of record-breaking temperatures and the pandemic forcing people to holiday at home, led to a significant increase in demand.

There is no current water shortage, but the Met Office is forecasting a dry period for the coming days with temperatures set to rise over the weekend. Martin Lunn, head of water service planning at Northumbrian Water, is urging careful use of water as a precaution.

He said: “Although we might not see similar weather to last year, it’s still really important to be mindful of the water we use in order to protect our environment.