Water industry warns UK firms to 'make every drop count' in response to dry weather concerns

Michael Holder
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Water shortage concerns has prompted Water UK to issue guidance such as using watering cans rather than hoses in the garden | Credit: iStock
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Water shortage concerns has prompted Water UK to issue guidance such as using watering cans rather than hoses in the garden | Credit: iStock

Water UK campaign seeks to spur more efficient water use behaviours in face of worsening climate risks

The UK water industry is calling on households and businesses to "make every drop count" this summer, amid concern that unusually warm and dry weather forecast by the Met Office over the coming weeks could...

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