Swap paddling pools for water blasters to keep cool in heatwave, Britons urged
South East Water is urging residents to stop using paddling pools and instead use water blasters to conserve water during a heatwave. Many homes in Kent and Sussex are experiencing water supply interruptions due to high demand. The company is asking customers to use water only for essential purposes as their storage levels are critically low.
- ▪South East Water has reported that demand for water is outstripping supplies, leading to interruptions in service.
- ▪Residents in areas like Ashford and Maidstone have faced water outages during the recent heatwave.
- ▪The company is advising against the use of paddling pools and other non-essential water uses to conserve supplies.
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