Alternative Emergency Water Supplies

As well as fire hydrants, we can use open water sources at incidents, including ponds and swimming pools. Please report these sources – if they are on private land owned or occupied by an individual or company – to the water services team, giving key information including the location and capacity if known.

We are already aware of all public water sources such as rivers. 

In the event of a fire, we will use every available water source to tackle it. After the incident, any water that has been used from private swimming pools or ponds will be replenished free of charge, at a time agreed by the local water company and the fire service.