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Dec
2011
Islanders advised to remain cautious about the use of water despite recent heavy rainfall
Jersey Water has announced that, due to significant rainfall during the past two weeks together with water produced from the Desalination Plant, water levels in the reservoirs have now risen from 35% to 60% full. Rainfall in December to-date is approaching double the average for the month, which in total is more than had fallen […]
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Dec
2011
Island’s water supplies still low
Although there have been periods of heavy rainfall over the past few days, the Island’s water supplies are still low for this time of year. 60% of the Island’s water is used by domestic customers and we would like to thank our customers for not wasting water. Here are some ways you can help to […]
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Nov
2011
Jersey Water begins public information campaign advising islanders how to save water
Following its announcement last week about the possibility of water restrictions being implemented, Jersey Water has begun a public information campaign to advise islanders how to save water. Long range forecasts show that significant rainfall is unlikely in the next few weeks, so Jersey Water is advising Islanders on ways to reduce the consumption of […]
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Nov
2011
Jersey Water warns of forthcoming water restrictions are likely if unusually dry weather continues
Following recent warnings about possible water shortages, Jersey Water is advising Islanders that, unless there is significant rainfall in the near future, the Company may have to implement formal restrictions on the non-essential use of water. Following the particularly dry autumn, long range weather forecasts are predicting that, although some rainfall is expected in the […]
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Oct
2011
Jersey Water to run Desalination Plant for test period
Jersey Water has announced that, from Wednesday this week (02 November), it will be running its Desalination Plant for a period of testing. Having not operated the Plant since 2006 and as the total water in store in the reservoirs is 36.5%, the Company has taken the decision to put the Plant into operation. This […]
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Sep
2011
Jersey Water asks Islanders not to waste water
Jersey Water is asking all its customers to use water sensibly and not waste it during the unusually hot and dry period for the time of year. With Val de la Mare Reservoir out of service at the present time, together with the unusually hot weather for early autumn, Jersey Water is making some early […]
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Sep
2011
Major infrastructure renewal works by Jersey Water continue
Jersey Water announces the start of a major project at Millbrook, St Lawrence in October. This project is part of Jersey Water’s ongoing capital programme to renew the water supply infrastructure. Similar projects have been undertaken in David Place, Val Plaisant and St Saviour’s Road over the past year, with the replacement of all underground […]
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Sep
2011
Val de La Mare reservoir set to close to public following concerns over safety while works take place
Jersey Water has announced the closure of Val de La Mare Reservoir for a period of 12 weeks from today (Tuesday 06 September) following concerns over safety of visitors to the reservoir while major improvement works are taking place. Following a risk assessment in light of a number of people ignoring safety warnings and entering […]
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Aug
2011
The National Trust For Jersey eighth pledge launched
In partnership with Jersey Water, the National Trust for Jersey is delighted to announce the launch of its eighth pledge as part of the Green House Project. For the month of August the Trust has promised to install water saving devices, such as aerated shower heads and taps, dual flushing systems and water butts in […]
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Aug
2011
Val de la Mare reservoir footpath closes
Due to ongoing improvement works that are taking place at Val de la Mare Reservoir, all footpaths at the reservoir will be closed on a daily basis to the public from 7.30am to 6.00pm on Tuesday 9 August – Friday 12 August 2013. When the footpaths are open, we would take the opportunity to remind […]
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