How to save precious water as spell of hot weather looks set to continue

Severn Trent has offered advice as reservoirs and rivers threaten to run dry

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SEVERN Trent has issued a number of tips to help people save water as the hot weather continues.

As the mercury stays high throughout May, the water company has issued a list of seven water-saving tips to households - to help families save on their water usage and their bills.

Tips include everythiong from making the most out of a laundry load to trimming a minute from your shower time.

The Met Office announced the country has had the driest March in 60 years, the sunniest April on record, followed by more extremely warm and dry weather in May, meaning there's less water in rivers and reservoirs.

Last year, Water Saving Week got support from 4.7 million people, and this year Severn Trent is taking part by encouraging people to become real-life water-saving heroes.

Howard Perry, Severn Trent Network Operations Lead, said: "There are simple things you can do to be mindful of the water you use, like putting a jug of water in the fridge so you're not waiting for the tap to run cold, switching the hose for a watering can, and quickly fixing any leaks or broken taps.