A SURGE in demand means residents in parts of Herefordshire are facing potential temporary drops in water pressure.
Welsh Water will be undertaking overnight work in the Bromyard area to protect water storage facilities, following a 20 per cent increase in customer demand compared with a typical July.
In a communication to residents today, the company warned that households may experience low pressure between 10.30pm and 6.30am while work to "protect water storage facilities" is carried out.
A spokesman for Welsh Water said: "Due to an increase in demand from the prolonged warm and dry weather we have been experiencing, we will be undertaking work to protect water storage facilities in your area which may result in a drop in your water pressure.
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"This essential work will be carried out daily during this period of dry weather and will take place between 22.30 and 06.30.
"We want to thank you in advance for your understanding whilst we work through the nights to protect your water supply."
The company is also urging customers to use water wisely to prevent further measures being put in place.
They have suggested that residents should consider using a watering can instead of a sprinkler, letting lawns recover naturally, reusing paddling pool water on gardens, and only running washing machines and dishwashers when full.
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