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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 44566, member: 636"] Hot weather has pushed water demand through the roof at Anglian Water. The company normally sends out 1.1 billion litres daily to its 4.3 million customers across eastern England. During recent scorching temperatures that figure jumped to 1.while billion litres each day. The spike represents a massive 30 percent increase from typical usage levels. Officials worry about keeping everyone's taps flowing if demand stays this high. England faces an amber heat health warning as temperatures climb past 30 degrees Celsius. Ian Rule from Anglian Water says they expect to break summer records for water consumption. The company has teams of engineers working around the clock to maintain supplies. They want customers to cut back wherever possible to prevent shortages. Higher usage could lead to weaker water pressure across the region. Water supplies remain healthy with reservoirs sitting at nearly 90 percent capacity. The company still urges people to avoid wasting what they have available. Simple steps can help reduce consumption during the heatwave. Homeowners should let their grass turn brown rather than watering lawns. Anyone desperate to water plants should use rainwater or old bathwater instead of hoses. Families using paddling pools can make water last longer with smart tricks. Covering pools overnight with sheets keeps water clean for another day of cooling off. Anglian Water serves homes and businesses across multiple counties. The firm has ruled out hosepipe bans for the region despite the surge in demand. [/QUOTE]

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