Showering pupils with water efficiency education Did you know that the average person in the south east of England uses around 160 litres of water a day? |
Additional water butt expands collection Saving water for drier weather has become something of a hobby for amateur gardener Andy Claxton who has an impressive homemade rainwater harvesting system running around his Tunbridge Wells home. |
How did we do? Water firm seeks customer views South East Water is encouraging its customers to give feedback on how well it delivered its customer metering programme. |
Pedalling for clean water The man whose job it is to ensure the water coming out of his customers taps is of the highest standards is taking on a 100km cycling challenge to raise money for those who do not have the luxury of safe, running tap water. |
Showering Ringmer with water efficiency tips Water saving products proved a popular attraction at the Ringmer Village Fete on Saturday when South East Water handed them out to people keen to cut down on their use of water |
Gardening businesses granted concession from 'hosepipe ban' Following record rainfall in April and continued rain in May the water industry has agreed to relax the Temporary Use Ban for businesses who rely on garden watering, such as landscapers and private gardeners. This will come into immediate effect. |
Climate change garden and tips at Chelsea Flower Show Drought-hit Britons will be able to take gardening tips from countries already coping with extreme climate conditions, courtesy of garden designer Nicholas Dexter, who has drawn inspiration from climate change gardening around the world. | ||
Doing our bit together to use water wisely The rainfall in April and May is helpful - filling our reservoirs and water butts and naturally watering plants - however the last few weeks of showers won't restore water supplies as groundwater levels are still very low following two consecutive dry winters. We need rainfall during the winter to really replenish these underground supplies. We can all do our bit to use water wisely, and simple changes, no matter how small, can together add up to a significant difference. Find out more: |
