Gardeners are being urged to avoid using sprinklers in the evening as dry weather and the coronavirus lockdown continues to drive high demand for water.
The call by industry body Water UK comes after what is expected to be the driest May for England since 1896, with official figures published by the Met Office later.
Forecasters say the weekend’s sunny weather, which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across England ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday, will continue until midweek.
Water UK said there was no shortage of water, but everyone using more at the same time as they enjoy the sunny weather outdoors can lead to lower water pressure, which affects how well it flows out of taps.
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