Thames Water has issued a statement that water restrictions are unlikely this year given the heavy rainfall over the 2006/7 winter. Thames Water stated:

“It is very unlikely that we will need to introduce water restrictions this summer. The important factor is winter rainfall. When we have a wet winter, as we have this year, the groundwater levels rise enough to keep rivers flowing through the spring, summer and autumn.

This time last year we had experienced two very dry winters, which had left our groundwater levels seriously depleted. That is why we had to bring in a hosepipe ban, for the first time in 15 years, in case things got even worse. This year, levels have been replenished, following seven consecutive months of above average rainfall since September 2006. Groundwater and reservoir levels have recovered to where we would expect them to be at this time of year and we do not foresee that any restrictions will be necessary.”

Although this is obviously good news for pool owners it is important to save water whenever possible. Water loss through evaporation can be reduced by using a solar cover wherever possible. Also it is important to check whether the water loss is through evaporation or could there be a possible leak. Another main waste is on pools where chemicals have not been used correctly or in some cases not at all. The internet now has some great advice on maintaining your pool and most companies are more than happy to assist people if they are unsure. In order to maintain a healthy pool it is important to treat the water with the appropriate chemicals and test the water on a regular basis. Then we can all sit back and enjoy the long hot summer….

     

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