We are in a drought in West
Sussex, we all need to do our bit to use water wisely.
For more ideas about how you can save water
please see attached leaflet under 'Related documents'.
You can also find out more from the
WSCC website.
A drought is a long period of unusually low
rainfall resulting in possible water shortages. It can be short and
intense (e.g. a hot dry summer) or develop over a longer time (e.g.
a dry summer followed by a dry winter and another dry summer).
What you can do to help yourself
Using water sensibly
It’s important to use water sensibly so that
there’s enough water for us all to use. Using water, especially hot
water, also uses energy and increases emissions of greenhouse gases
contributing to climate change. During a drought situation it's
even more important to make sure that water is used efficiently and
not wasted. For tips on saving water in your home and garden,
please read:
Gardening
In hot and dry weather, water used outdoors
can amount to 50 per cent of total UK usage. It is still possible,
however, to have a beautiful and productive garden using less
water. Find out what you can do to make the most of rainwater, and
reduce the amount of mains water you use: