South West Water Faces Criticism Over Paddling Pool Advice Amid Historic Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 southwestwater heatwave waterconservation reservoirs watersupply ukweather waterdemand waterinfrastructure watershortage publicresponse South West Water has come under sharp criticism after advising Britons, especially parents, to limit water use during a record-breaking heatwave—even though reservoirs are currently about 90% full. Serving Dorset, Somerset, … Read More
South West Water Faces Backlash Over Paddling Pool Advice Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave Wednesday, May 27, 2026 southwestwater heatwave waterconservation paddlingpools reservoirs watersupply infrastructure flooding waterdemand ukweather South West Water has come under intense scrutiny after advising residents to conserve water during an unprecedented heatwave, even though local reservoirs remain at 90% capacity. The water company, which supplies Dorset, … Read More