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Summer water safety around reservoirs

Summer water safety around reservoirs

Tragically, this year has already seen multiple deaths of people swimming in open water throughout Britain. Most of...

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NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 21st-26th of June

NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 21st-26th of June

UPDATE: CLOSURE LIFTS AT MIDNIGHT – 26/06/26 - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR Cheddar reservoir will reopen at midnight tonight...

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Our action on leaks | Bristol Water

Our action on leaks | Bristol Water

In 2019, we pledged to accelerate the pace of leakage reduction on the network, achieving the same reduction between...

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How water usage impacts nature

How water usage impacts nature

What’s the connection between the water you use at home and the water that’s in your local environment? Water is shared...

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What’s the best way to water plants?

What’s the best way to water plants?

You buy a plant, put it in a pot or flowerbed, then water it every time it looks like it needs it, right? Not quite....

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In an emergency, could you find your stop tap?

In an emergency, could you find your stop tap?

But when you walk into the kitchen, there's water everywhere and you realise there's a leak coming from somewhere. You...

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Meet Sophie, our amazing Community Education Officer

Meet Sophie, our amazing Community Education Officer

Did you know that we carry out education visits in schools? Helping the next generation understand about where water...

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How to fix a leaky loo

How to fix a leaky loo

Leaky toilets are a major cause of water waste in the home – enough water to fill 2-3 baths can go to waste in a single...

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How to keep your gardening looking blooming in hot weather

How to keep your gardening looking blooming in hot weather

People often think the answer is to simply water more, but this is time consuming and can be inefficient. It also adds...

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How resilient are Bristol’s water resources?

How resilient are Bristol’s water resources?

16th July 2025 The hot summer days we’re experiencing might be great if you’re a sunbather, but they pose challenges...

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How to help wildlife in hot weather

How to help wildlife in hot weather

How to help nature by making your garden as wildlife friendly as possible in the warmer weather.

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How does summer impact Bristol’s water supply?

How does summer impact Bristol’s water supply?

Learn more out about how we manage supply, why there might be more bursts and pressure changes.

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