Guernsey Water says an exceptionally rainy start to the year has fully replenished stocks.
Last autumn, Guernsey's countryside was looking dry, the grass was burnt and the 14 quarries and reservoirs were under pressure, after what felt like months without any significant rainfall.
But an exceptionally rainy January and February 2026 saw reservoirs fully replenished.
In February, Guernsey Water estimates one billion litres of rainwater ran to sea because there was nowhere else to store it.
Guernsey Water's operations manager, Jon Holt, says an exceptionally dry March and April mean the utility is not being complacent:
"We’re not asking people to change how they use water, and we’re nowhere near that point.
"However, we also know from experience that sensible, everyday habits make a real difference over time.
This is about being prepared, not alarmed, and continuing to manage the island’s water responsibly as we move through the year.”
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