Fife residents have been warned about unnecessary water usage due to the low water levels at local reservoirs.

Scottish Water has urged its customers across Fife to use water wisely.

Water levels are currently lower than normal in the Glendevon and Glenfarg reservoirs due to the prolonged dry weather.

Customers have been asked to save water supply by taking short showers, only using fully loaded washing machines and dish washers, and using water cans instead of hose pipes.


Peter Farrer, Scottish Water's chief operating officer, said: "While the recent rainfall is very welcome there has been a prolonged dry spell in Fife in the preceding weeks and water levels remain lower than would be expected at this time of year. Further sustained rainfall is needed to return water levels to normal levels. 

"In the meantime, we are would urge customers in Fife to use water wisely as taking simple steps to preserve water helps us maximise water resources.

"Scottish Water will continue to monitor water levels in the area take measures to maintain a supply of quality drinking water to all our customers."

(CM/MH)