Reservoir levels across the UK have begun to drop, some worryingly.
In the northwest of England, seven million people face a hosepipe ban due to be implemented on August 5.
Is there a drought?
The UK is not officially in a drought right now.
However, it adds that “short-term droughts, such as those experienced in the UK, can also be caused when high pressure systems persist.” It adds that if water levels drop, it is the responsibility of the Met Office, the Environment Agency, and water companies to take action to protect the public.
One part of water companies drought plans is hosepipe or sprinkler bans.
West Cumbria was at 99.1 percent in June last year and is 98.5 percent full on average.
Will water run out if it doesn’t rain?
Water your garden with a watering can rather than a hosepipe.
Only do laundry when you have a full load Get on the phone to your local water company as much as you can – water pipe leakages amount for 22 percent of daily water use across the UK, and companies have the power to fix them.