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It’s heating up … we need to act now to save water

June 20, 2025

We’ve got a bit of a thirsty situation on our hands. After one of the driest springs on record, our water supplies are lower than we would like for this time of year.

We’ve had just 1mm of rainfall in the past week. With minimal rain forecast and high temperatures, we need your help to keep things flowing smoothly.

You may not believe it, but on average you alone use about 116 litres of water per day. This weekend, we expect that to go up to more than 200 litres per person.

If that rate of demand continues and we don’t have any rain, the Island would only have enough water to last 96 days.

We’re not introducing any restrictions or a hosepipe ban yet, but we would love you to reduce your use by a few litres a day, so we can make sure we all have enough water to last the summer.

Here’s how you can do your bit. If you’re on a water meter, these small changes will also save you money:

Turn off the tap: Save litres every day by not leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth.
Be chilled: Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of running the tap for cold water — cool, refreshing, and waste-free.
Quick showers: Try to keep your shower under five minutes. Even better, collect the water in a bucket while you’re waiting for the water to heat up – perfect for watering your plants.
Water smart: Use a watering can instead of a hosepipe to water your garden.
Stop the sprinkler: Love your golden lawn. Grass is really resilient and will survive this dry weather.
Can the car wash: Be proud to be a dusty driver! If you have to wash your wheels, a bucket and sponge will do the job and use way less water than a hose.
Full loads only: Only run your dishwasher and washing machine when they’re full – it’s more water and energy efficient.
Fix those drips: Check your toilets and taps – even tiny leaks are mighty water wasters.