A message from Affinity Water:

High Demand and low water pressure

With warmer weather and lots of us spending more time at home, there’s always an increase in demand for water. Our area has also experienced less rainfall than average over the last autumn and winter, so water resource levels are below average, and we need to do everything we can to use water wisely.

Although we’re working round the clock to keep water flowing this summer, increases in demand can lead to some customers experiencing lower water pressure.

If you’re experiencing low water pressure at the moment, please see our alerts pageto see which areas are currently affected.

How we’re working to meet demand

We’ve invested heavily in our pumps and pipes to move water around our network more efficiently and get water to where it’s needed most during high demand periods.

We’re reducing leaks and making sure our storage reservoirs are at capacity before any spike in temperatures and demand hits the network.

We’re working closely with businesses and our highest water users to help them to reduce water wastage.

And we’re giving you, and all our customers, the tools and information you need to waste less water and help protect your local streams this summer.

Stay hydrated in the heat

We all enjoy the sunshine, and it’s important that we save water while also staying cool and keeping hydrated.

Here are our top tips for staying cool in the sunshine:

• Drink plenty of water – fill up a jug and keep it in the fridge so it’s nice and cold
• Need to cool off? Shorten down your shower time, or fill up a spray bottle and spray yourself when needed.
• Taking a dip? Cover your paddling pool with an old fitted sheet when not in use to keep the water clean.