Water use
Saving water for rainy days
Our water cycle relies on rain. Heavy rainfall fills rivers and natural underground stores to keep your taps running and toilets flushing.
We store water, pumped from the River Thames and River Lee, in large reservoirs in Oxfordshire, West London and North London.
The reservoirs' water levels are closely monitored. This helps your water supply continue uninterrupted all year round, regardless of the weather.
How you can save water
You can help make every drop count by saving water with our water saving tips for your home and garden.
What happens during a drought
We go through what droughts are and the actions we take in the event of a drought.
Current water use restrictions
There are currently no water use restrictions in place. We are working hard to help save water to prevent a drought.
How we'll keep taps flowing
Our Water Resources Management Plan goes through our long-term plan to look after your water supply.