Anglian Water is sounding a warning note about water resources heading into the summer in the light of the current hot weather.
An update issued by the company yesterday says that during the current hot weather, demand for water is higher than usual and that the increased usage puts pressure on the network. Anglian points out that this can lead to issues such as bursts and low pressure, and that dry ground conditions likewise also increase the likelihood of burst water mains.
The update says:
“Our teams are working very hard during this record-breaking weather to optimise our water network’s performance and keep everyone’s taps running.”
Last year, the region experienced the driest spring and summer since 1976, with the warmest summer on record in the UK. As a result, many of the utility’s water resources were at low levels heading into winter 2025/26.
Anglian Water goes on to express its concerns that this situation could repeat itself in the coming months:
“Although autumn and winter rainfall helped replenish most supplies, some sources remain below normal as we enter the summer. So far, spring 2026 is following a similar pattern and is likely to be among the five driest on record,” the update says.
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