Dry spell prompts Bristol water-saving push and Somerset park fire warning

Bristol Water has urged customers across the region to check toilets for hidden leaks, saying that over 70% of England, including Bristol, has been declared in drought by the Environment Agency following months of record dry and hot weather [1]. The company said a single leaking toilet can waste up to 400 litres of water a day [1].

In Somerset, Bridgwater Town Council has issued a reminder to park visitors after fire damage was discovered at a popular park, "despite the increased wildfire risk", the Bridgwater Mercury reported [3]. Fire crews have also tackled more blazes across Worcestershire as the dry conditions continue, the Cotswold Journal reported [2].

Bristol Water is promoting a simple toilet-roll test and online repair advice to help households cut water waste during the drought [1].