Residents in the north-east of Scotland are being urged to use water wisely as the region faces increasing pressure on its supplies following an exceptionally dry start to the year.
Scottish Water has reassured customers that they are working hard to keep water flowing to every home and business, but is asking everyone to do their part to protect this vital resource.
With river and reservoir levels across the north-east lower than usual, and little rain forecast in the coming weeks, the call for action comes at a critical time. Authorities are reminding residents that small changes in daily habits can make a big difference.
Suggestions include:
- Taking shorter showers
- Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth
- Using a watering can instead of a hose in the garden
- Only running washing machines and dishwashers with full loads
- Fixing dripping taps and leaks promptly
Alex Plant, Scottish Water’s Chief Executive, said: “We’re working hard to maintain normal supplies for all customers and would ask that they use water efficiently to protect this precious resource.
“We believe that a large part of the additional water use at the moment is in gardens so we would ask that customers are mindful of how much water they use there.
“Scotland’s climate is clearly changing and, as a country, we need to ensure we adapt both by investing appropriately in water infrastructure – which Scottish Water is doing – and ensuring we do what we can to use water more efficiently in our homes and businesses.
“Water is always worth saving and by taking simple steps to reduce the volume used around the home and garden we can make our country’s water go even further and help maintain normal supplies.”
Scottish Water emphasises that everyone has a role to play in safeguarding water for the future. By working together and making water-saving choices, North East communities can help ensure supplies remain stable throughout the summer and beyond.
