But Guernsey Water has warned islanders today that storage is at its lowest level so far this year, at 69% of capacity and below the 10-year average for this time of year.
Welcome rain in September was not followed up in October, when rainfall was 20% below the average.
‘Water conservation is easy to put at the back of your mind as lawns and fields have once again turned green, and we spend more time indoors now the seasons have changed,’ said Steve Langlois, managing director at Guernsey Water.
‘But we must remember that the last 12 months have been exceptionally dry, with 32% less rainfall than we would normally expect over this period.
‘Normally levels would start to increase in October, which is the start of our winter recharge period, but this year levels actually dropped slightly in October.
‘We need a period of persistent rain for soil moisture to recover and streams to start flowing continuously. This is why we are still asking islanders to use water wisely.
‘This can be as simple as not leaving a tap running whilst brushing your teeth, or reducing time spent in the shower. It may help to consider that every drop of water used this winter slows down the recovery of our island’s water resources.’
Although stored water resources ensured the island has not imposed any use restrictions for years, Guernsey Water said it may happen if we get a drier-than-normal winter.
Islanders can all play a part in helping to avoid this by using less water.
n Water saving tips can be found at water.gg/savingwater or across Guernsey Water’s social media channels.
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