Thames Water customers to use water wisely after dry Spring

The company is reminding people across the Thames supply region to conserve water as spring has so far been ‘very dry’.

A spokesman for Thames Water said: “This spring has been very dry so far and it is vital that we all play our part and use water wisely through periods of dry weather.

“Our water resources are in a reasonably healthy place now, but we are constantly monitoring reservoir levels, groundwater levels, and river flows.

“We all have a role to play when it comes to saving water and we encourage everybody to play their part in conversing resources where possible.”

Thames Water supplies more than 2.6 billion litres of water each day to 10.1 million customers.

Approximately 70 per cent of that supply comes from rivers and reservoirs, with the remaining 30 per cent drawn from underground aquifers.

In April 2026, just 38 per cent of the long-term average rainfall was recorded across England, according to the Met Office.

Temperatures were also 1.1C higher than average, making it the seventh warmest April on record.

The South East was classified as a ‘seriously water stressed’ region by the Government in 2007.

Thames Water continues to monitor conditions closely and promote water efficiency to help protect against potential shortages.