Water is a precious resource, and we are all using far too much. Water use impacts communities where we live as well as globally, it impacts on wildlife and it creates more energy use and therefore generates more carbon. The less we use the better for the environment.

Colchester is in one of the driest regions in the UK, and our water is under pressure from population growth and climate change. Despite the perception it rains a lot, the Anglian Water region receives 1/3 less rainfall than the rest of the UK. Tomorrow’s forecast is fewer raindrops, and more people.

The average water use per person per day in the Anglian water region is 146 Litres. Before covid it was 136l per person per day. Some of our water use is wasted through things like inefficient appliances or dripping taps/leaky loos and unnecessary excessive uses of water.

Yet, Colchester residents are using ABOVE average at 157 litres per person per day.

We need to aim to reduce use to 128 litres per person per day by 2025 if we want to avoid sever deficits in the future.

One of the biggest issues is that most people do not realise how much water they really use...How much water do you use? You can monitor your water use by downloading the Anglian Water 'My App' or by using this water calculator.

Can we work together to drop 30 litres per day? Please take our pledge and aim to reduce your water usage by 30 litres a day....

We've put some helpful tips together on our website but we can also send you some helpful tips by email if you would like to sign up to our 'water saving tips mailing list.