Scottish Water urges Moray residents and visitors to help protect water supplies

SCOTTISH Water is asking people in Moray to make small changes to help take care of vital drinking water resources this summer and year-round.

The publicly-owned water company says the flow in the River Spey remains low and it is currently supplementing the borehole supplies at Badentinan by pumping directly from the river.

Demand is high in the area but at the moment it is balancing flows between Badentinan and Glenlatterach water treatment works to maintain supplies and make best use of resources available.

Scottish Water is calling on all customers – both local residents and visitors – to help protect water supplies and use water more efficiently by taking shorter showers, turning the tap off when brushing teeth, using washing machines and dishwashers only when fully loaded, and using a watering can instead of a garden hose.

With areas across the country seeing a resurgence in visitor numbers and the holiday season coming into full swing, demand is expected to increase.

Peter Farrer, Scottish Water’s chief operating officer, said: "We encourage our customers in Moray to be more water efficient this summer and throughout the year, for the benefit of maintaining supplies, protecting a precious natural resource by reducing water wastage, and keeping more water in our natural environment, all while helping to reduce our carbon footprint.

"Water is always worth saving, whatever the weather, and making small changes to save water, and the energy it takes to produce it, whether you’re at home or enjoying a day trip or staycation, is good for your pocket and the planet."

He added: "With a busy summer under way, we are asking visitors and year-round residents to be mindful of the challenge that inefficient use of water can pose for our infrastructure and the local environment. By customers taking small steps to reduce their water use, a big contribution can be made to sustaining supplies for everyone.

"Our local teams are working hard to help communities welcome back visitors safely. By taking extra care of our water and the wider environment that it is drawn from, we can all play a part in enabling them to flourish this summer and for many years to come."

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