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How much water could YOU save with a sharp shower?

The average shower takes 8 minutes and uses around 80 litres of water.  In these days of drought, countryside campaigners have come up with a TikTok and Instagram challenge to greatly reduce our consumption. 

Cambridge and Peterborough CPRE member Ryan Tuladah has created a short, fun video focused on encouraging people to take shorter showers and reduce unnecessary water use during the…


Prolonged Dry Weather – Return to Normal conditions in East Anglia

23 March 2026

Situation

Conditions across East Anglia continue to improve. February received 180% of the long‑term average rainfall, and although March has been warmer with lower rainfall to date, forecasts indicate average spring and early‑summer rainfall with rising temperatures.

Recovery in parts of Norfolk remains slower; however, all…


Environment Agency Update on Prolonged Dry Weather

The Environment Agency have released an update on the prolonged dry weather.

View the update here (PDF).


Drought and advice on saving water

As the East of England goes into prolonged dry weather status and neighbouring parts of the country are in drought, we are again sharing ways in which we can all  save water.  The National Drought Group (NDG) met on 15th July.  The NDG reports that the…