Water supply updates
At Cholderton & District Water Company, we endeavour to keep our customers updated as much as possible regarding our service provision, and you'll see these updates below. If you have any queries, please contact our team.
** NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE BAN **
Saving water
July 2022 was an exceptionally dry month, being the second driest July since records began in 1891, with <5mm rainfall in the Cholderton supply area. Demand for water during the month was 25% higher than normal. A further prolonged dry spell in August with no rain at all has lead to a further increase in demand. Notices have been posted in both villages asking consumers to use water wisely.
We must remind you that the Bourne valley is a water distressed area and Cholderton has an absolute limit on the volume of water it is allowed to abstract.
We continue to urge all business and domestic consumers to make a conscious effort not to use water unnecessarily or wastefully. If everyone plays their part, we may avoid having to place a restriction on water use. Notices warning of a possible restriction on water use have been placed in the local press. However, by making a genuine effort now to use water responsibly you will have a reasonable chance to avoid considerable inconvenience later this year.
If you require further information, please consult the water situation reports at the Environment Agency.
Coronavirus impact
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The environment
The land occupied by the water company is leased from the Cholderton Estate, which is a fully organic farming enterprise. The estate is committed to protecting wildlife, and encourages the growth of native plants in the chalk downland on which the water company’s assets are located.
See our video
describing the work being done by the Estate to protect habitats and promote biodiversity.
