Well, let’s talk about the Scots, who are being told to cut down on their shower time and lay off the hoses a bit. Scottish Water is all like, “Hey guys, we’re running low on water here, so maybe chill with the consumption.” Apparently, people in Scotland have been guzzling up more water than usual lately, especially with the temperatures rising above 25C. It’s the hottest day of the year so far, and Scottish Water has been pumping out an extra 150 million litres a day since mid-April.
What’s the deal with all this water usage, you ask? Well, Scots are using an average of 178 litres per person per day, which is higher than their pals in England and Wales. Average reservoir levels are sitting at 81%, which is 10% lower than normal for this time of year. The CEO of Scottish Water, Alex Plant, is out here saying, “Hey folks, let’s be smart about our water usage to protect this precious resource.” They think a big chunk of the extra water is going to gardens, so they’re asking folks to be mindful of how much they’re watering those plants.
Now, here’s the scoop – Scottish Water is saying that 2021 has been the driest start to the year since 1964. Only 59% of the usual rainfall has come down between January and April. And guess what? The rain this month has been even scarcer across most of the country, with not much relief in sight until at least May 22nd. With more dry and warm weather on the horizon, Scottish Water is giving out some tips to make sure their water supply can handle the demand. So, cut down on those showers, turn off the tap while brushing your pearly whites, and only run the dishwasher and washing machine when they’re fully loaded. And hey, use a watering can instead of a hose for your garden. Let’s all do our part to save water, yeah?
Scottish Water is sending tankers out to top up water supplies in areas like Gullane, Aberlady, Potterton, Middleton Park, Maybole, Turnberry, Kippen, Balfron, and Strathpeffer. In Moray, they’re even pumping water straight from the River Spey to keep things ticking along. Mr. Plant is like, “Listen up, Scotland. Our climate is changing, and we need to adapt. Scottish Water is investing in water infrastructure, but we all need to do our bit to use water more efficiently at home and work.” Water is precious, so let’s save it by taking simple steps to cut back on our usage. Let’s all work together to keep those water supplies flowing smoothly.
