Severn Trent Powers Through Heatwave

Severn Trent’s hitting full throttle to keep the Midlands cool—producing 400 million extra liters daily to quench thirst during a scorching heatwave. With temps nearing 38°C and demand surging, they’re pumping 20% more water than usual, enough to serve nearly three million people. Late-night water use is up too, as folks stay up for World Cup games and tackle chores in cooler evenings. Schools are out, paddling pools are out in force, and Severn Trent’s urging everyone to cover those pools and reuse the water for plants—grass will survive, gardens won’t. With 100 tankers on standby and reservoirs at 90%, they’re ready for any spike. It takes 12 hours to treat and deliver water to your tap, but their teams are prepped all year for this. Small actions—like using a bucket to rinse your feet—can make a big difference when water’s precious. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5aaf10e49d88f96b