After weeks of hot, dry weather and increased demand for water, the South West’s total reservoir storage has dipped below last summer’s levels for the first time this year.
The total reservoir storage is 71.6% compared to 72.7% at this time last year.
A South West Water spokesperson said: ’This is not a major concern as reservoir levels overall are at a satisfactory level but it illustrates how the recent prolonged period of high demand is impacting our stored water.’
South West Water is asking everyone to use water wisely to help conserve supplies, with demand for water expected to rise further as the holiday season gets fully under way.