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Saving water, should we be more pro-active?

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Jane239 Fri 19-Jun-26 15:12:52

Definitely! We should have more media coverage linking some of our current issues with the climate emergency but I don't think this will happen until we start to run out of food or water

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AmberGran Fri 19-Jun-26 14:55:26

The people who are not interested will ignore the media coverage anyway.

I have 3 neighbours who have all built small pools in their gardens over the last 5 years or so. I don't know how often they refill them but I often hear the water running for nearly an hour in one or other garden. As far as they are concerned they pay for the water so they can use it.

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faringdon59 Fri 19-Jun-26 14:01:45

This week I've had refund from my water company of £75!
looking on the statement which they've sent my my water consumption has dropped quite a bit in the last six months.
I have really been 'thrifty' with my water usage. I live alone.
About six months ago I purchased a shower timer, so have been having 2 minute showers.
Also when I'm running my kitchen tap for hot water I save the cold in measuring jugs. using this for my garden or it goes into my garden water butt.
This morning I've been thinking that as we just starting another heatwave and our population is growing, hence more homes, hence more water consumption.
Maybe we should be having media coverage to remind to save water like we're already living in drought conditions?
Just an idea.

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