Scottish Water has issued a warning to customers on the Isle of Lewis to continue to use water wisely, despite recent rainfall on the Hebridean isle.
The water provider has issued a fresh appeal after residents were advised to use water sparingly last month.
The new appeal comes as Scottish Water seeks to allow conserve supplies recover, whilst protecting the local environment and loch levels, with other potential water sources being explored should limited rainfall occur over the coming weeks.
Peter Farrer, Scottish Water’s chief operating officer, said: “We are grateful to customers in Lewis who have responded to our request for them to use water wisely in recent weeks.
“By doing simple things like using a watering can in the garden instead of a hose, and only using dishwashers and washing machines when fully loaded, a significant difference can be made.
“Despite some recent rainfall, we are taking further steps to supplement water supplies. We need customers to continue to help us in order to ensure these measures are successful and to reduce their impact on the environment.
“When there is rainfall, this will also help loch levels to recover faster in order to improve the resilience of supplies for the rest of the summer.”
Residents have also been advised to turn off taps when brushing teeth or shaving, take shorter showers and only boil the kettle with the volume of water required.
Additional water is currently being pumped from Loch Scarabhat Mhor to supplement the normal supply to Stornoway from Loch Mor an Stairr.