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Guernsey Reservoirs Get Rain Boost, But Water Cuts Urged
27 Aug
Summary
- Guernsey experienced its wettest day since June, receiving 6mm of rain.
- Reservoir levels are at 74.4% capacity, significantly below average.
- Water consumption still exceeds collection, urging continued conservation.
Recent rainfall has provided a temporary reprieve for Guernsey's water reserves, with the island recording 6mm of rain on August 19th. This was the wettest day since the beginning of June and surpassed the total rainfall for July.
Despite this welcome shower, Guernsey's reservoirs are still falling and remain at 74.4% capacity. This level is approximately 10% below the typical seasonal average, equating to about 400 million litres of water, or roughly one month's worth of summer demand.
Daffyd Griffiths, Water Quality Risk Manager, confirmed that while the recent rain was beneficial, water collection still lags behind consumption. He stressed the importance of islanders continuing to take sensible steps to reduce their water usage.
Guernsey Water is not currently considering a hosepipe ban. However, proactive demand reduction is vital to preserve supplies for the coming months and enhance resilience should dry conditions persist.
