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Planning a drought-proof garden for 2027

Planning a drought-proof garden for 2027

It's been a challenging summer for gardeners, with repeated heat waves scorching lawns and wilting plants. Due to...

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Why not get a water butt for your garden?

Why not get a water butt for your garden?

It’s the TLC your plants need The processing that tap water goes through makes it safe for humans to drink, but it...

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NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 12th and 13th August

NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 12th and 13th August

Update: Closure lifted CHEDDAR RESERVOIR CLOSURE LIFTED: 14th August 2026 " Cheddar reservoir is now open for public...

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NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 8TH - 16TH OF JULY

NOTICE OF CLOSURE - CHEDDAR RESERVOIR - 8TH - 16TH OF JULY

UPDATE: CLOSURE LIFTED CHEDDAR RESERVOIR CLOSURE LIFTED - 16TH OF JULY " Cheddar reservoir is now open for public...

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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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