Scottish Water give Lanarkshire householders tips on efficient water usage

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Scottish Water is reminding Lanarkshire householders to use water as efficiently as possible.The organisation is working to maintain public water supply to customers in parts of the country affected by prolonged dry, warm summer weather.Nationwide reservoir storage levels remain at 81 per cent, which is around average for the time of year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android But in some instances, reservoirs are being topped up from alternative water sources to ensure supply resilience for customers as a result of lower-than-average spring and summer rainfall.Lanarkshire residents can help "protect the natural precious year-round resource" byTaking shorter showers.Turning the tap off when brushing their teeth.Using washing machines and dishwashers only when fully loaded.Using a watering can instead of a garden hose.And using a bucket and sponge rather than a hose to wash their cars.Scottish Water closely monitors and manages water resources and is taking several steps including tanker deployments to supplement supplies and adjusting the network to re-distribute water around the country.

Peter Farrer, chief operating officer, told Lanarkshire Live : “We remain absolutely focused on ensuring customer supplies are maintained especially where the warm, dry weather has been experienced over a more