Ground water levels are low. I got a leaflet from the Affinity Water company yesterday about the rainfall over the winter being too low to fully replenish the groundwater resources.
Here is a quote from the leaflet:
“Hang up your hose: A garden hose uses as much water in an hour as the average family of 4 uses in a day and a half – try to use a watering can instead.”
So, remember to stick to the allotment rules:
- No sprinklers allowed
- Hose to be held during watering (not left on ground in the strawberry patch with tap turned on while you get on with a bit of weeding round the peas )
- Choose the watering can over the hose whenever you can
Stockingstone Road Allotment Association 