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Drought! Why? So what? Can I really make a difference? © 2012 Anglian Water

Somewhere near home? © 2012 Anglian Water

How did the drought happen? © 2012 Anglian Water

What is an aquifer? An aquifer is an underground layer of porous rock, which holds water underground. Groundwater can be extracted from them. This photograph of chalk, taken with a microscope, shows the tiny shell fragments of algae which make up most of the rock. The porosity is about 45%.

Where are the aquifers in our region? © 2012 Anglian Water

Will I care if… … the cost of food goes up by 12%? © 2012 Anglian Water … the swimming pool closes in the summer because it can’t be refilled?

Or will I be bothered if… © 2012 Anglian Water … it’s my job to fetch water from a bowser because our water supply has been cut off? … I can’t visit the shade of a forest because of the high risk of fire?

How do we use water in the home? © 2012 Anglian Water 30% 21% 12% 13% 8% 7% 5% 4%

What is Anglian Water doing? © 2012 Anglian Water ‘Drop 20’ campaign – everyone can drop their personal use of water by 20 litres a day water-wisely/waterwise/ Anglian Water’s Waterwise leaflet includes a DIY audit for you to check with your family how much water you all use.

What can I do to make a difference? © 2012 Anglian Water

How will you ‘Drop 20’?