Anglian Water, the company responsible for supplying a significant number of households and businesses throughout Lincolnshire, has indicated that during the recent heatwave, there has been an unprecedented increase in water demand. In fact, Anglian Water, which serves a vast area that includes parts of Lincolnshire, reported a steep 30% increase in water usage. This represents a leap from the average consumption of 1.1 billion litres per day to an astounding 1.6 billion litres just last Friday, underlining the considerable impact of the intense heat.
The extraordinary demand for water echoes the intense heat that Lincolnshire and much of England have been enduring. Residents of Lincolnshire have been encouraged to minimise their water use as much as possible to help manage the demand. While Anglian Water has not proposed any immediate plans for restrictions such as a hosepipe ban, the company has emphasised the critical importance of responsible water consumption to guarantee a steady supply.
Climate change is bringing about more frequent heatwaves, which means regions like Lincolnshire, alongside the rest of the UK, may need to modify their behaviour and prepare for such extreme conditions. This information was adapted from original reporting by www.bbc.com, for The Lincoln Post.
