Customers are being told to “use water wisely” as demand goes up across North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Water said people had used an extra 150m litres – enough to supply Leeds for a day.
Demand has grown during the heatwave, with people filling paddling pools, watering gardens and taking more showers.
Here’s their top tips for cutting down.
Customers are advised to switch from hoses to watering cans.
Turn off taps while brushing teeth and repair drips and leaks as demand for water increases through the week.
Running washing machines and dishwashers with full loads and using paddling pool water for plants would also help save resources.
Head of Water Production Andy Shaw said: “Small changes by everyone can make a big difference and help save thousands of litres of water.”
Last summer, Yorkshire became the first county in the UK to be placed under a hosepipe ban, affecting five million people. It lasted until December!
