Rainfall and resources

Rainfall and resources

Groundwater levels – above average

Bough Beech Reservoir level – above average

Like all water companies, we depend on winter rainfall for the water we supply to our customers as underground aquifers – rocks which act like a giant sponge – only usually fill up between October and March when there is less plant growth and evaporation.

Unlike the winters of 2017 and 2018 which were relatively dry, the first two months of this recharge season have seen above average rainfall which means that our groundwater reserves have risen significantly and are above average. If we continue to receive average rainfall for the rest of this winter, we will be in a good place to meet the demands of next spring and summer and water restrictions won't be necessary. The Bough Beech Reservoir level is also above average.

Each person in our supply area uses around 160 litres of water a day at home – that’s 20 litres higher than the national average. Water is a precious resource whatever the weather and as 85 per cent of the water we supply to our customers comes from underground, our water efficiency activities and messages are relevant all year round. We have a wealth of tips and information on saving water, as well as tools to help customers reduce their bill and free water saving devices.

We are also doing our bit to ensure that there is enough water available for people's vital every day needs by:

• Finding and fixing leaks as quickly as we can – including on customers’ pipes
• Starting up additional water treatment works
• Moving water around our pipe network to use more plentiful resources
• Expanding our Home Water Efficiency Check programme

Below you can find more information about rainfall and resources levels which is updated regularly.

Current resources level

Information updated on the 11 February. Click on the image to enlarge.

Rainfall

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Bough Beech Reservoir Level

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Well House Inn Reference Borehole Level

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Water Supply Demand

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