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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5686, 1, '2017-06-14 09:14:48', '2017-06-14 08:14:48', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of May saw above average rainfall with approximately 185% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 39% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 18mm on Tuesday 16 May 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 73mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 40mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5687" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dailyhav-may17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="756" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5688" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ltahav-may17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of May were at 19m, 2.6m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average but still considered to be at “normal” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5689" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ids-may17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" />', 'Water Supply News – May 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-may-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=5686', 223, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5690, 1, '2017-06-14 09:14:48', '2017-06-14 08:14:48', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of May saw above average rainfall with approximately 185% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 39% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 18mm on Tuesday 16 May 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 73mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 40mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5687" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dailyhav-may17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="756" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5688" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ltahav-may17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of May were at 19m, 2.6m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average but still considered to be at “normal” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5689" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ids-may17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" />', 'Water Supply News – May 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5686-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-14 09:14:48', '2017-06-14 08:14:48', '', 5686, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/06/14/5686-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5698, 1, '2017-06-16 10:56:46', '2017-06-16 09:56:46', '<h2>Introduction</h2>\r\nThe Company owns and operates a range of assets in order to abstract, treat and distribute water to its customers.  The standard of water treatment has increased over the years requiring more sophisticated technology and plant to meet these increasing standards.  The relatively long life of our assets requires a well planned and managed programme of maintenance to sustain stable levels of service to our customers.\r\n\r\nThe Company has embarked upon a five year programme of maintaining critical assets.  Capital expenditure in the year to 2017/18 is £14m and includes £5.0m on mains renewals.  Feedback on our customers’ priorities included the need to provide safe and secure supplies with effective leakage control. In the last five years we worked to achieve these aims and now embark upon the next five years.  In the past year we have with the help of our staff improved the condition of many assets securing safe supplies whilst minimising the impact on the environment.\r\n\r\nThe key elements of our current maintenance programme are set out on the following pages.\r\n<h2>Water Mains Renewal Schemes</h2>\r\nOur underground pipe network is around 3,270km long, during the past ten years we have worked hard to reduce the impact of bursts upon our customers by targeting mains for renewal. This work has reduced the average number of bursts per year on our network from over 500/year pre 2005 to below 300/year, a reduction of over 40%.   In 2015 we completely reviewed how we target and carry out mains renewal activities, this has led to a new approach to this work and seen the establishment of a new collaborative contract with Cappagh, a company which brings a wealth of experienced and innovative thinking with them.\r\n\r\nWe will be renewing 24km of mains and associated service pipes in 2017/18, and for the following 3 years, and aim to replace the majority of these mains utilising ‘no dig’ techniques so minimising disruption to customers wherever possible. The mains to be renewed have been selected using a risk based approach, including a new innovative critical links analysis model, this has highlighted the sections of mains which are most likely to burst and, if they did burst, have the highest impact on customers. The proactive renewing of these sections of main is aimed at reducing bursts and the impact of bursts to our customers over both the short and long term.\r\n\r\nThe long term benefit of mains renewals is sometimes less obvious to our customers who on occasions suffer the short term inconvenience of our construction activities.  In response to this the Company is increasing the length of mains replaced using ‘no-dig’ technology which will increase form 23% in 2010-15 to &gt;65% in 2015-20.  The process minimises the amount of excavation and thereby disruption to customers and road users.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/news/current-projects/water-mains-renewal-schemes/">Click here for details</a> about the mains renewal process and also an update on where work is currently in progress.\r\n<h2>Serving New Developments</h2>\r\nWe have a statutory duty to connect new households to our water mains network. At the request of developers we lay new water mains to new housing and commercial developments. Click here for more details.\r\n<h2>Water Treatment and Pumping Station Improvements</h2>\r\nDuring the past year the Company continued a programme of maintaining critical assets replacing operational elements of plant in order to maintain stable service to our customers.  Interruptions to customers’ supplies from plant outages are one of the lowest in the industry and reflects our ongoing commitment to asset maintenance.  Over the next three years we will be spending approximately £10 million on maintaining water treatment works, pumping stations and associated processes.\r\n\r\nDuring 2016/17 we have focussed work at our Farlington WTW site where we replaced an existing membrane filtration plant with an Ultra Violet treatment plant, the same process implemented at our Eastergate &amp; Westergate works in 2016. This scheme has improved the long term effectiveness and efficiency of the works, as well as reducing the amount of wastewater discharged from the works. The scheme is progressing as scheduled and is due for completion in July 2017.\r\n\r\nAdvanced Ultra Violet (UV) treatment is a highly effective treatment process which neutralises 99.99% of micro-organisms in the water without the need to add chemicals.\r\n\r\nThe focus in the first 2 years of the AMP has been on implementing large projects, such as the UV treatment plants at our Eastergate, Westergate and Farlington WTW’s. The last 3 years of the AMP, 2017-2020, is focusing more on delivering smaller works at our other water treatment work sites, a new collaborative contract has been established to deliver this work with 3 companies, Enisca, Bridges and Cappagh. The contract is targeted at delivering work in the most efficient and effective way ensuring that best practice and innovation is applied throughout.', 'Current Projects', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2303-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-06-16 10:56:46', '2017-06-16 09:56:46', '', 2303, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/06/16/2303-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5734, 1, '2017-07-03 13:21:45', '2017-07-03 12:21:45', '<h2>Arranging a mains extension</h2>\r\nDevelopments of a certain size may require a water mains extension.  The design and installation of which is normally undertaken by us.  We will offer you terms and conditions which includes the ability for the developer to install the mains and services to our design if undertaken using an accredited self-lay provider.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright wp-image-4018" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/developments.jpg" alt="developments" width="261" height="372" />To arrange for mains extensions on a new development please complete an Advance Payment Form, which can be downloaded by <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Advance-Payment-Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clicking here</a>. A payment also needs to be included of the amount quoted in our Scheme of Charges (found on Our Promise page) on page 15 under Pre-development enquires.\r\n<h4><strong>In addition we will require the following:</strong></h4>\r\nTwo no. 1:500 (or larger) true-to-scale plans, showing the layout of the development including positions of all buildings, roads, plot numbers, utility strips / footpaths and widths. These must be free of colour, dark shading or any proposed service layouts. They should also include a scaling pole and have contours and spot-level layers removed. In addition, the drawings need to show existing infrastructure to enable us to accurately plot our existing mains. If these drawings are to be emailed, they should be compatible with Autocad 2010 or PDF and saved to scale at your end.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A plan marked up to indicate the extent of the highway to be adopted by the Local Authority</li>\r\n 	<li>A plan of the drainage layout including details of any permeable drainage areas</li>\r\n 	<li>Information on the type of development i.e. domestic, commercial, mixed?</li>\r\n 	<li>Estimated number of units and any proposed phasing?</li>\r\n 	<li>Approximate date of planning consent?</li>\r\n 	<li>Anticipated date when a start will be made?</li>\r\n 	<li>For any non-domestic units, the peak flow and pressure demand</li>\r\n 	<li>A detailed site history report (desk study), setting out all former uses of the site, including a full sequence of historic maps</li>\r\n 	<li>Details of the location of any current or former fuel / oil storage tanks, chemical storage areas or tanks, and any other potentially contaminative uses on or adjacent to the site</li>\r\n 	<li>Details of the initial pre-development site walkover survey identifying any areas of fly tipping, fuel / oil staining, fires sites etc.</li>\r\n 	<li>A site investigation report including logs of investigation holes and chemical analysis results. Please note that to avoid delay in the processing of your application;\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The Site investigation locations must be targeted to any areas of potential contamination, and / or madeground, but also provide good site coverage of the area across which the water mains are to be laid. If there is insufficient targeted investigation to assess the risk as to whether contamination may be present at the site which could pose a risk to drinking water pipes, then additional site investigation information will be requested.</li>\r\n 	<li>The samples submitted for chemical analysis as part of the site investigation must be representative of where the pipes will be laid including samples taken of the topsoil, madeground and down to the planned pipe depth (usually 1m).</li>\r\n 	<li>The laboratory analysis suite must include any contaminants identified as potentially present by the site history (desk study). As a minimum, even on a site described as ‘green field’ the analysis should include banded Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and speciated Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons.</li>\r\n 	<li>Samples must tested in an accredited laboratory (e.g. UKAS &amp; MCERTS). The detection limit for the test must be no higher than that specified in the <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Portsmouth-Water-Screening-Criteria.pdf">Portsmouth Water Screening Criteria for the Use of PE Pipes</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Details of any proposed contamination remediation.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nOnce these have been received we will be pleased to offer you terms for the mains extension.\r\n\r\n<em><u>Please note</u>; Contaminants such as oils and solvents can permeate through certain types of water pipe. It is the responsibility of the developer to provide comprehensive and robust information on the potential for contamination to be present at the site, as described above. Portsmouth Water will then use the information supplied to determine the appropriate pipe material to be used in the construction of drinking water mains at the new development site.</em>\r\n\r\nFor information on our Self Lay Water Mains and Service Procedure Guide <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Self-Lay-Water-Mains-and-Service-Procedure-Guide-V11-Web.pdf">click here</a>\r\n\r\nPlease note that Statement of Costs for new build properties on developments where a new main has been requisitioned will only be released once the newly laid main has been commissioned and any easements on the land completed.\r\n\r\nWe also offer an Initial Enquiry for developments. This will provide a record drawing of our apparatus and give general guidance regarding the need for off-site mains and diversions. It will not, however, give any details regarding costs. To apply for an initial enquiry letter, please complete an Advance Payment Form, which can be downloaded by <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Advance-Payment-Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clicking here</a>. A payment also needs to be included of the amount quoted in our Scheme of Charges (found on Our Promise page) on page 15 under Pre-development enquiries.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease direct any mains extensions enquiries or initial enquiries to <a href="mailto:new.developments@portsmouthwater.co.uk">new.developments@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a> or telephone 023 9224 9327<strong>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you would like a record drawing of our apparatus only, please direct your enquiry to <a href="mailto:asset.enquiries@portsmouthwater.co.uk">asset.enquiries@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a> or telephone 023 9244 9082\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'New Developments', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '4016-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-03 13:21:45', '2017-07-03 12:21:45', '', 4016, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/03/4016-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5761, 1, '2018-08-13 09:35:10', '2018-08-13 08:35:10', '<strong>Priority Services </strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>A free service for our customers who need extra support. If you have specific requirements due to your age, ill health, a disability or a mental illness please register so we can help. See below for the services we offer – </strong>\n\nService Plus Application Form\n<h4>Service Plus Application Form</h4>\nWe need to know your name and address and which services you would like to use.\n\nWe would also like to know about your particular situation in order to give you the best possible service. However, we appreciate that some people may not wish us to know certain details so we are requesting additional information on a purely voluntary basis to enable us to help wherever we can.\n\nAll the information given to us will be held on file and will be treated as strictly confidential. It will only be released to those within the Company who need to know.\n\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4DDD8AFD-C48B-4EA9-9EA9-F6C1AC92B522.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to view a copy of our Service Plus Brochure</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PRIORITY-SERVICES-REGISTER-BOOKLET.pdf">Click here to download the Priority Services Register brochure</a>\n\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/0BAAE66A-3D29-42EC-AD7C-797FCC26FA8D.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To download a copy of our Service Plus Application Form click here</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PRIORITY-SERVICES-REGISTER-REGISTRATION-FORM.pdf">Click here to download the Priority Services Register registration form</a>\n\nAlternatively, please contact our Customer Services Department on 023 9249 9666 for further information or to request a brochure and application form.\n<h2>Services</h2>\naccordion', 'Priority Services Register', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1903-autosave-v1', '', '', '2018-08-13 09:35:10', '2018-08-13 08:35:10', '', 1903, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/10/1903-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5764, 1, '2017-07-10 11:29:19', '2017-07-10 10:29:19', 'Our Services for Customers with Additional Needs\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Our Services for Customers with Additional Needs</h4>\r\nAt Portsmouth Water we aim to provide a high level of service to all our customers. We want to ensure that, wherever possible, the needs of our older and disabled customers are catered for.\r\n\r\nWe have introduced a range of services, free of charge and available on request. These have been primarily designed to meet the needs of our elderly and disabled customers. However, these services are available to all customers.\r\n\r\nService Plus Application Form\r\n<h4>Service Plus Application Form</h4>\r\nWe need to know your name and address and which services you would like to use.\r\n\r\nWe would also like to know about your particular situation in order to give you the best possible service. However, we appreciate that some people may not wish us to know certain details so we are requesting additional information on a purely voluntary basis to enable us to help wherever we can.\r\n\r\nAll the information given to us will be held on file and will be treated as strictly confidential. It will only be released to those within the Company who need to know.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/4DDD8AFD-C48B-4EA9-9EA9-F6C1AC92B522.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to view a copy of our Service Plus Brochure</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PRIORITY-SERVICES-REGISTER-BOOKLET.pdf">Click here to download the Priority Services Register brochure</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/0BAAE66A-3D29-42EC-AD7C-797FCC26FA8D.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To download a copy of our Service Plus Application Form click here</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PRIORITY-SERVICES-REGISTER-REGISTRATION-FORM.pdf">Click here to download the Priority Services Register registration form</a>\r\n\r\nAlternatively, please contact our Customer Services Department on 023 9249 9666 for further information or to request a brochure and application form.\r\n<h2>Services</h2>\r\naccordion', 'Priority Services Register', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1903-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-10 11:29:19', '2017-07-10 10:29:19', '', 1903, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/10/1903-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5772, 1, '2017-07-11 14:15:05', '2017-07-11 13:15:05', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of June saw below average rainfall with approximately 93% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 27% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 24mm on Monday 5 June 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 46mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 50mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5773" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dailyhav-jun17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="756" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5774" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ltahav-jun17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5775" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ids-jun17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" />', 'Water Supply News - June 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-june-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=5772', 222, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5776, 1, '2017-07-11 14:15:05', '2017-07-11 13:15:05', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of June saw below average rainfall with approximately 93% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 27% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 24mm on Monday 5 June 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 46mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 50mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5773" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dailyhav-jun17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="756" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5774" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ltahav-jun17.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5775" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ids-jun17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" />', 'Water Supply News - June 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5772-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-11 14:15:05', '2017-07-11 13:15:05', '', 5772, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/11/5772-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5784, 1, '2017-07-12 10:38:13', '2017-07-12 09:38:13', '<h1>TRAFFIC DISRUPTION LIKELY – Hulbert Road, Waterlooville</h1>\r\nFrom 24th July 2017 the Hulbert Road, northbound from the Asda roundabout to the Dunsbury Hill Roundabout, will be closed for a period of 8 weeks. The northbound closure of the Hulbert Road will allow for the laying of a new water main which is required to supply water to the new Dunsbury Hill development. The southbound route will be open as normal during this period.\r\n\r\nWe have been in discussion with the Highways Authority and the decision to close the road to northbound traffic has been agreed as the best option to minimise traffic disruption.\r\nDuring the northbound closure a least disruptive diversion route has been selected and directed by the Highways Authority and will be operating directing traffic west along Purbrook Road, and northwards in Stakes Hill Road and Frendstaple Road.\r\n\r\nRod Porteous, Engineering Director at Portsmouth Water said “With such a key road being closed there is inevitably going to be some traffic disruption, but by planning the job in such a way that we can keep the southbound part open and by using a diversion route directed by the Highways Authority we are endeavoring to minimise any traffic disruption.\r\nOther works are also required to serve the Dunsbury Hill development and to reduce the disruption to the travelling public, we are also working with BT Openreach to enable them to use the road closure to install their equipment. I of course apologise for any inconvenience this essential work may cause.”\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PRESS-RELEASE-HULBERT-ROAD-120717.pdf">Download the full press release here</a>', 'Press Release - Hulbert Road', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5782-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-12 10:38:13', '2017-07-12 09:38:13', '', 5782, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/12/5782-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5813, 1, '2017-07-19 13:53:05', '2017-07-19 12:53:05', '<ul>\r\n 	<li> <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/22362C74-1911-476E-BC22-4D5F0C5F5334.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CCG Terms of Reference </a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/A4CEA590-C19A-4F7E-A920-B5DD6B036915.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting held on 25 May 2012</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/F3527150-1B04-4C82-B867-8FC441B2DB6E.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 3 July 2012</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/55F45EC1-0349-437D-A717-0C68FBE7A592.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 October 2012</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/62A771EB-47EB-4ACF-B61A-2BF5B3814686.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 10 January 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/26E3DB0B-B1E5-4F1C-95F3-94102691C5C3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 26 March 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ABFAD97A-9955-4568-8FD2-D3F660638459.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 25 June 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/563BEDFC-DC97-4DFD-BF90-2E19BC46905C1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 August 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/8CDC0C09-E11A-40EF-AD18-E8DFB3C7E934.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 24 September 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/795EC48C-B459-40F2-9207-F05902A266CB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 October 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CFMtg121113.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 November 2013</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/C4F32E45-7F50-466B-9593-BB0E951946E3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 March 2014</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCGMtg2304141.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 23 April 2014</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/40FA676D-BD59-425C-AACF-0C07FC4EAA321.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 June 2014</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7CCF207F-6733-49A7-9464-9852A79B7F421.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 10 September 2014</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/4C3BCB46-EC90-475C-A7C0-B4401F3897F9.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 January 2015</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CCGMtg180315.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 8 March 2015</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCGMtg020715.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 July 2015</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCGMtg281015-amended-DH.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minutes of the Meeting held on 28 October 2015</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCG-Terms-of-Reference-2-July-2015.pdf">CCG Terms of Reference 2 July 2015</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Associated Documents</h3>\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/73E8B143-2E5C-4646-9868-CC05782BFE7C.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Final Report to Ofwat on Portsmouth Water\'s PR14 Business Plan</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/7EF416D6-7331-4610-8D10-7CEA8EC372FA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DWI Joint Position Statement</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DB95892C-6012-4087-8293-D6B63A71257F.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DWI Information Letter</a>', 'Business Plan CCG Archived Documents', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '3299-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-19 13:53:05', '2017-07-19 12:53:05', '', 3299, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/19/3299-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5829, 1, '2017-07-24 11:28:34', '2017-07-24 10:28:34', '<h1>TRAFFIC DISRUPTION LIKELY – Hulbert Road, Waterlooville</h1>\r\nWe have today started the laying of a new water main which is required to supply water to the new Dunsbury Hill development.\r\nAs previously communicated, this means the Hulbert Road, northbound from the Asda roundabout to the Dunsbury Hill Roundabout, will be closed for a period of 8 weeks.\r\n\r\nThe southbound direction will be open as normal during this period.\r\n\r\nThis work was planned with the Highways Authority and the decision to close Hulbert Road in the northbound direction was agreed as the best option to minimise traffic disruption.\r\n\r\nDuring the northbound closure a least disruptive diversion route has been selected and directed by the Highways Authority and will be operating directing traffic west along Purbrook Way, and northwards in Stakes Hill Road and Frendstaple Road.\r\n\r\nRod Porteous, Engineering Director at Portsmouth Water said “With such a key road being closed there is inevitably going to be some traffic disruption, but by planning the job in such a way that we can keep the southbound part open and by using a diversion route directed by the Highways Authority we are endeavoring to minimise any traffic disruption.\r\n\r\nOther works are also required to serve the Dunsbury Hill development, and to reduce the disruption to the travelling public we are also working with BT Openreach to enable them to use the road closure to install their equipment. I of course apologise for any inconvenience this essential work may cause.”\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PRESS-RELEASE-HULBERT-ROAD-240717.pdf">Download the full press release here</a>', 'Press Release - Hulbert Road', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5782-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-07-24 11:28:34', '2017-07-24 10:28:34', '', 5782, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/07/24/5782-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5868, 1, '2017-08-08 16:12:01', '2017-08-08 15:12:01', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNzlmNjIxOGMtOWMxNi00ZmMxLWFiNTQtYTk2MDE4NThjZjA2IiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" width="933" height="550" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', 'mark2017', 'water-supply-news', '', '', '2017-09-18 13:27:33', '2017-09-18 12:27:33', '', 2253, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?page_id=5868', 2, 'page', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5872, 1, '2017-08-08 16:20:50', '2017-08-08 15:20:50', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe width="800" height="600" src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzYzODIxZDgtZDkxNC00NzE5LTlkN2ItYmFlYzA0ZmNjMThlIiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5868-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-08 16:20:50', '2017-08-08 15:20:50', '', 5868, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/08/5868-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5873, 1, '2017-08-08 16:35:39', '2017-08-08 15:35:39', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe width="933" height="700" src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzYzODIxZDgtZDkxNC00NzE5LTlkN2ItYmFlYzA0ZmNjMThlIiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5868-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-08 16:35:39', '2017-08-08 15:35:39', '', 5868, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/08/5868-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5874, 1, '2017-08-08 16:49:27', '2017-08-08 15:49:27', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe width="933" height="500" src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzYzODIxZDgtZDkxNC00NzE5LTlkN2ItYmFlYzA0ZmNjMThlIiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5868-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-08 16:49:27', '2017-08-08 15:49:27', '', 5868, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/08/5868-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5875, 1, '2017-08-08 16:50:32', '2017-08-08 15:50:32', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe width="933" height="550" src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzYzODIxZDgtZDkxNC00NzE5LTlkN2ItYmFlYzA0ZmNjMThlIiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5868-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-08 16:50:32', '2017-08-08 15:50:32', '', 5868, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/08/5868-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5895, 1, '2017-08-15 08:31:09', '2017-08-15 07:31:09', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of July saw greater average rainfall with approximately 184% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 29% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 27mm on Tuesday 11 July 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 91mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 50mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dailyhavjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5896 size-full" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dailyhavjul17.png" alt="" width="5870" height="3022" /></a>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ltahavjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5897" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ltahavjul17.png" alt="" width="5870" height="3231" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of July were at approximately 15.2m, 2m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to continue to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/idsjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5898" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/idsjul17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Water Supply News - July 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-july-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=5895', 220, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5899, 1, '2017-08-15 08:31:09', '2017-08-15 07:31:09', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of July saw greater average rainfall with approximately 184% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 29% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 27mm on Tuesday 11 July 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 91mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 50mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dailyhavjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5896 size-full" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dailyhavjul17.png" alt="" width="5870" height="3022" /></a>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ltahavjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5897" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ltahavjul17.png" alt="" width="5870" height="3231" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of July were at approximately 15.2m, 2m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to continue to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/idsjul17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5898" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/idsjul17.png" alt="" width="1469" height="939" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Water Supply News - July 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5895-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-15 08:31:09', '2017-08-15 07:31:09', '', 5895, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/15/5895-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5922, 1, '2017-08-23 14:09:05', '2017-08-23 13:09:05', '<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bogus-callers-2017.jpg" alt="bogus-callers-2017" />\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stop-chain-check.jpg" alt="stop-chain-check" />\r\n<h4>Knock knock! Who’s there? Be stranger aware!</h4>\r\nThe music-hall image of a man in a mask and striped jumper creeping around in the dark is a far cry from today’s burglar.\r\n\r\nThe modern day intruder is more likely to arrive in broad daylight and talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Board or another utility company.\r\n\r\nBefore letting anyone into your home, we recommend you follow STOP, CHAIN, CHECK.\r\n\r\nIf you see anyone acting suspiciously contact the police on 999.\r\n\r\n<strong>You can identify Portsmouth Water staff by their:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Portsmouth Water photographic identification card</li>\r\n 	<li>Portsmouth Water uniform with kingfisher logo</li>\r\n 	<li>Portsmouth Water vehicle with kingfisher logo</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf you are unsure please call us on 023 9247 7999.', 'How to beat the bogus caller', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beat-bogus-caller', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:11:20', '2017-08-23 13:11:20', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=5922', 219, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5926, 1, '2017-08-23 14:07:28', '2017-08-23 13:07:28', '<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bogus-callers-2017.jpg" alt="bogus-callers-2017"/>\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/stop-chain-check.jpg" alt="stop-chain-check"/>\r\n\r\n<h4>Knock knock! Who’s there? Be stranger aware!</h4><p>The music-hall image of a man in a mask and striped jumper creeping around in the dark is a far cry from today’s burglar.</p><p>The modern day intruder is more likely to arrive in broad daylight and talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Board or another utility company.</p><p>Before letting anyone into your home, we recommend you follow STOP, CHAIN, CHECK.</p><p>If you see anyone acting suspiciously contact the police on 999.</p><p><strong>You can identify Portsmouth Water staff by their:</strong></p><ul><li>Portsmouth Water photographic identification card</li><li>Portsmouth Water uniform with kingfisher logo</li><li>Portsmouth Water vehicle with kingfisher logo</li></ul><p>If you are unsure please call us on 023 9247 7999.</p>\r\n\r\n', 'How to beat the bogus caller', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5922-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:07:28', '2017-08-23 13:07:28', '', 5922, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/23/5922-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5929, 1, '2017-08-23 14:41:51', '2017-08-23 13:41:51', 'Portsmouth Water are delighted to announce that we have retained our position as determined by Ofwat, the industry economic regulator, as the industry leader in terms of Service to Customers.\r\n\r\nThe Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM) organised by Ofwat uses 4 independent Customer Experience Surveys which were taken during 2016/17. It surveys customers who have had contact with the business and divides the result between billing contacts and clear water contacts and gives an overall result. Ofwat then take the number of written complaints and unwanted calls into account to produce an overall SIM score.\r\n\r\nSIM is recognised as the leading indicator of service to customers in the industry. Our overall SIM score of 88 out of 100 makes us the industry leader, with Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water closely behind us.\r\n\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director, on hearing the news said “This is testament to our team of dedicated employees who are firmly committed to our vision of delivering excellence and delivering the best service to our customers we can. This level of consistent service year on year combined with the lowest bills in England and Wales demonstrates the value for money we deliver for our customers”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>', 'Portsmouth Water Retains Industry Leader Position for Service to Customers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'portsmouth-water-retains-industry-leader-position-service-customers', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:43:27', '2017-08-23 13:43:27', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=5929', 218, 'post', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5930, 1, '2017-08-23 14:41:51', '2017-08-23 13:41:51', 'Portsmouth Water are delighted to announce that we have retained our position as determined by Ofwat, the industry economic regulator, as the industry leader in terms of Service to Customers.\r\n\r\nThe Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM) organised by Ofwat uses 4 independent Customer Experience Surveys which were taken during 2016/17. It surveys customers who have had contact with the business and divides the result between billing contacts and clear water contacts and gives an overall result. Ofwat then take the number of written complaints and unwanted calls into account to produce an overall SIM score.\r\n\r\nSIM is recognised as the leading indicator of service to customers in the industry. Our overall SIM score of 88 out of 100 makes us the industry leader, with Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water closely behind us.\r\n\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director, on hearing the news said “This is testament to our team of dedicated employees who are firmly committed to our vision of delivering excellence and delivering the best service to our customers we can. This level of consistent service year on year combined with the lowest bills in England and Wales demonstrates the value for money we deliver for our customers”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit www.discoverwater.co.uk', 'PORTSMOUTH WATER RETAINS INDUSTRY LEADER POSITION FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5929-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:41:51', '2017-08-23 13:41:51', '', 5929, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/23/5929-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5931, 1, '2017-08-23 14:42:59', '2017-08-23 13:42:59', 'Portsmouth Water are delighted to announce that we have retained our position as determined by Ofwat, the industry economic regulator, as the industry leader in terms of Service to Customers.\r\n\r\nThe Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM) organised by Ofwat uses 4 independent Customer Experience Surveys which were taken during 2016/17. It surveys customers who have had contact with the business and divides the result between billing contacts and clear water contacts and gives an overall result. Ofwat then take the number of written complaints and unwanted calls into account to produce an overall SIM score.\r\n\r\nSIM is recognised as the leading indicator of service to customers in the industry. Our overall SIM score of 88 out of 100 makes us the industry leader, with Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water closely behind us.\r\n\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director, on hearing the news said “This is testament to our team of dedicated employees who are firmly committed to our vision of delivering excellence and delivering the best service to our customers we can. This level of consistent service year on year combined with the lowest bills in England and Wales demonstrates the value for money we deliver for our customers”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit www.discoverwater.co.uk', 'Portsmouth Water Retains Industry Leader Position for Service to Customers', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5929-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:42:59', '2017-08-23 13:42:59', '', 5929, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/23/5929-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5932, 1, '2017-08-23 14:43:27', '2017-08-23 13:43:27', 'Portsmouth Water are delighted to announce that we have retained our position as determined by Ofwat, the industry economic regulator, as the industry leader in terms of Service to Customers.\r\n\r\nThe Service Incentive Mechanism (SIM) organised by Ofwat uses 4 independent Customer Experience Surveys which were taken during 2016/17. It surveys customers who have had contact with the business and divides the result between billing contacts and clear water contacts and gives an overall result. Ofwat then take the number of written complaints and unwanted calls into account to produce an overall SIM score.\r\n\r\nSIM is recognised as the leading indicator of service to customers in the industry. Our overall SIM score of 88 out of 100 makes us the industry leader, with Wessex Water and Northumbrian Water closely behind us.\r\n\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director, on hearing the news said “This is testament to our team of dedicated employees who are firmly committed to our vision of delivering excellence and delivering the best service to our customers we can. This level of consistent service year on year combined with the lowest bills in England and Wales demonstrates the value for money we deliver for our customers”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>', 'Portsmouth Water Retains Industry Leader Position for Service to Customers', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5929-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-08-23 14:43:27', '2017-08-23 13:43:27', '', 5929, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/08/23/5929-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5956, 1, '2017-09-05 10:07:55', '2017-09-05 09:07:55', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall</h2>\r\nAnnual total rainfall was 596mm compared to the 30 year long-term average of 782mm.  October, November and December were 37% of the long term average and impacted on groundwater recharge.  A significantly dry July was experienced with 10mm of rain compared with a long-term average of 50mm, or 20% of the long term average.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annhav1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5957" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annhav1617.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels</h2>\r\nThe Company has monitored the groundwater level at Idsworth Well, Rowlands Castle, for many years since the well is unaffected by abstraction and is representative of groundwater conditions in the South Downs chalk.  Around 85% of Portsmouth Water’s abstractions are from underground sources and so groundwater levels are critical to maintaining supplies.\r\n\r\nGroundwater in the local aquifer normally fluctuates approximately 9.5m between maximum and minimum annual levels.  Groundwater levels in the Spring of 2016 were approximately 3m above the long-term average.  During the year groundwater levels remained within the “normal” range.  Groundwater levels normally start to recover in October as Autumnal rainfall leads to recharge.  The significantly low rainfall of October, less than average in November and well below average in December saw the three month rainfall of 37% of the 30 year average.  Groundwater levels did not start to recover until February when rainfall approached normal levels.  At the end of March levels were approximately 2m below the 30 year long-term average and recovered to a satisfactory ‘normal’ level.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty-four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annids1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5958" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annids1617.png" alt="" width="1443" height="939" /></a>\r\n<h2>Abstraction</h2>\r\nAbstraction from the Company’s various sources in 2016/17 was as shown in the table below:\r\n<table width="503">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="159">Source</td>\r\n<td colspan="4" width="344">Annual Abstraction - Ml/Yr</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83">Source Licence</td>\r\n<td width="96">Source Actual 2016/17</td>\r\n<td width="83">Group Licence</td>\r\n<td width="83">Group Actual 2016/17</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Northbrook</td>\r\n<td width="83">7,487</td>\r\n<td width="96">6,568</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">7,487</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">6,568</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lower Upham</td>\r\n<td width="83">640</td>\r\n<td width="96">0</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">West Street</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,328</td>\r\n<td width="96">3</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">West Meon</td>\r\n<td width="83">166</td>\r\n<td width="96">27</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">River Itchen</td>\r\n<td width="83">15,916</td>\r\n<td width="96">7,745</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Maindell</td>\r\n<td width="83">2,040</td>\r\n<td width="96">566</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Soberton</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,294</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,406</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">3,294</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">2,408</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Newtown</td>\r\n<td width="83">695</td>\r\n<td width="96">2</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Worlds End</td>\r\n<td width="83">8,296</td>\r\n<td width="96">3,854</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lovedean</td>\r\n<td width="83">4,148</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,407</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Havant &amp; Bedhampton</td>\r\n<td width="83">35,770</td>\r\n<td width="96">18,211</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Walderton</td>\r\n<td width="83">9,955</td>\r\n<td width="96">7,610</td>\r\n<td rowspan="6" width="83">23,740</td>\r\n<td rowspan="6" width="83">18,043</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Woodmancote</td>\r\n<td width="83">1,103</td>\r\n<td width="96">278</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Fishbourne</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,741</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,089</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Funtington</td>\r\n<td width="83">2,920</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,849</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lavant</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">9,950</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="96">6,217</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Brickkiln</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Eastergate</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n10358*\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,645</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">10,358</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">5,763</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Westergate</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,134</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Slindon</td>\r\n<td width="96">592</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Aldingbourne</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,392</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Total</td>\r\n<td width="83">116,066</td>\r\n<td width="96">64,595</td>\r\n<td width="83">44,879</td>\r\n<td width="83">32,782</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>Treated Water Distributed</h2>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5959" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1617.png" alt="" width="1470" height="756" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1117.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5960" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1117.png" alt="" width="1458" height="928" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe annual average distribution followed a broadly similar pattern which responds to day time temperature and importantly, rainfall.\r\n\r\nThe heavy rainfall of June 120mm, 260% of the long-term average, saw a significant drop in distribution input, whilst the dry June, 10mm, 20% of the long-term average, saw a significant increase.\r\n\r\nThe average distribution input for 2016/17 rose from 166.5 Ml/d in 2015/16 to 170.0 Ml/d\r\n\r\nAbstraction is drawn from three types of source, the River Itchen Works which treats surface water, boreholes and wells which abstract groundwater from the underground chalk and Farlington Water Treatment Works which treats spring water from Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nOur largest source utilises water from a group of natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.  Water from the springs is treated at Farlington Water Treatment Works.\r\n\r\nThe nature of the chalk aquifer of the South Downs ensures that at many sites high quality water is abstracted which requires only minimal treatment.  Some chalk sources are at risk of cryptosporidium oocysts (which can cause severe stomach upsets) being present in the water which require enhanced treatment by membrane filtration.\r\n<h2>Leakage</h2>\r\nFor the year 2016/17 average leakage is calculated (post Maximum Likelihood Estimate (MLE)) at 30.37 Ml/d. This is a failure against the target of 29.95 Ml/d. The graph below shows the long term trend in leakage performance.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/leak1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5961" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/leak1617.png" alt="" width="913" height="460" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree separate rises in leakage during the second half of the financial year have resulted in this outcome.  This leakage pattern was also seen by other water companies within the South East this year. This suggests that the leakage increase was primarily as a result of external environmental factors including soil conditions and temperature.\r\n\r\nAs part of the Ofwat ODI scheme, rewards and penalties apply at the end of the current period and to average leakage over the five year period. 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This will mean an increase in customer bills of 3 pence at 2020.\r\n\r\nPerformance throughout the year 2016/17 is shown in the graph below with further explanation.\r\n<h2>Burst Mains</h2>\r\nThe number of burst mains experienced in 2016/17 was 298, compared to 219 that occurred in 2015/16 and our annual target of 342.  It equates to 88 bursts per 1,000km in the reporting year.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/burst1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5962" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/burst1617.png" alt="" width="911" height="408" /></a>Over 25% of the bursts experienced in the year occurred in January 2017 when there was a number of cold snaps resulting in rapid temperature changes. 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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (5963, 1, '2017-09-05 10:07:55', '2017-09-05 09:07:55', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall</h2>\r\nAnnual total rainfall was 596mm compared to the 30 year long-term average of 782mm.  October, November and December were 37% of the long term average and impacted on groundwater recharge.  A significantly dry July was experienced with 10mm of rain compared with a long-term average of 50mm, or 20% of the long term average.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annhav1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5957" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annhav1617.png" alt="" width="1468" height="808" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels</h2>\r\nThe Company has monitored the groundwater level at Idsworth Well, Rowlands Castle, for many years since the well is unaffected by abstraction and is representative of groundwater conditions in the South Downs chalk.  Around 85% of Portsmouth Water’s abstractions are from underground sources and so groundwater levels are critical to maintaining supplies.\r\n\r\nGroundwater in the local aquifer normally fluctuates approximately 9.5m between maximum and minimum annual levels.  Groundwater levels in the Spring of 2016 were approximately 3m above the long-term average.  During the year groundwater levels remained within the “normal” range.  Groundwater levels normally start to recover in October as Autumnal rainfall leads to recharge.  The significantly low rainfall of October, less than average in November and well below average in December saw the three month rainfall of 37% of the 30 year average.  Groundwater levels did not start to recover until February when rainfall approached normal levels.  At the end of March levels were approximately 2m below the 30 year long-term average and recovered to a satisfactory ‘normal’ level.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty-four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annids1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5958" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/annids1617.png" alt="" width="1443" height="939" /></a>\r\n<h2>Abstraction</h2>\r\nAbstraction from the Company’s various sources in 2016/17 was as shown in the table below:\r\n<table width="503">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="159">Source</td>\r\n<td colspan="4" width="344">Annual Abstraction - Ml/Yr</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="83">Source Licence</td>\r\n<td width="96">Source Actual 2016/17</td>\r\n<td width="83">Group Licence</td>\r\n<td width="83">Group Actual 2016/17</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Northbrook</td>\r\n<td width="83">7,487</td>\r\n<td width="96">6,568</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">7,487</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">6,568</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lower Upham</td>\r\n<td width="83">640</td>\r\n<td width="96">0</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">West Street</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,328</td>\r\n<td width="96">3</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">West Meon</td>\r\n<td width="83">166</td>\r\n<td width="96">27</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">River Itchen</td>\r\n<td width="83">15,916</td>\r\n<td width="96">7,745</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Maindell</td>\r\n<td width="83">2,040</td>\r\n<td width="96">566</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Soberton</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,294</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,406</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">3,294</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">2,408</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Newtown</td>\r\n<td width="83">695</td>\r\n<td width="96">2</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Worlds End</td>\r\n<td width="83">8,296</td>\r\n<td width="96">3,854</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lovedean</td>\r\n<td width="83">4,148</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,407</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Havant &amp; Bedhampton</td>\r\n<td width="83">35,770</td>\r\n<td width="96">18,211</td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n<td width="83"></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Walderton</td>\r\n<td width="83">9,955</td>\r\n<td width="96">7,610</td>\r\n<td rowspan="6" width="83">23,740</td>\r\n<td rowspan="6" width="83">18,043</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Woodmancote</td>\r\n<td width="83">1,103</td>\r\n<td width="96">278</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Fishbourne</td>\r\n<td width="83">3,741</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,089</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Funtington</td>\r\n<td width="83">2,920</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,849</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Lavant</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="83">9,950</td>\r\n<td rowspan="2" width="96">6,217</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Brickkiln</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Eastergate</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n10358*\r\n\r\n&nbsp;</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,645</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">10,358</td>\r\n<td rowspan="4" width="83">5,763</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Westergate</td>\r\n<td width="96">1,134</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Slindon</td>\r\n<td width="96">592</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Aldingbourne</td>\r\n<td width="96">2,392</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width="159">Total</td>\r\n<td width="83">116,066</td>\r\n<td width="96">64,595</td>\r\n<td width="83">44,879</td>\r\n<td width="83">32,782</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h2>Treated Water Distributed</h2>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5959" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1617.png" alt="" width="1470" height="756" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1117.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5960" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/distin1117.png" alt="" width="1458" height="928" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe annual average distribution followed a broadly similar pattern which responds to day time temperature and importantly, rainfall.\r\n\r\nThe heavy rainfall of June 120mm, 260% of the long-term average, saw a significant drop in distribution input, whilst the dry June, 10mm, 20% of the long-term average, saw a significant increase.\r\n\r\nThe average distribution input for 2016/17 rose from 166.5 Ml/d in 2015/16 to 170.0 Ml/d\r\n\r\nAbstraction is drawn from three types of source, the River Itchen Works which treats surface water, boreholes and wells which abstract groundwater from the underground chalk and Farlington Water Treatment Works which treats spring water from Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nOur largest source utilises water from a group of natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.  Water from the springs is treated at Farlington Water Treatment Works.\r\n\r\nThe nature of the chalk aquifer of the South Downs ensures that at many sites high quality water is abstracted which requires only minimal treatment.  Some chalk sources are at risk of cryptosporidium oocysts (which can cause severe stomach upsets) being present in the water which require enhanced treatment by membrane filtration.\r\n<h2>Leakage</h2>\r\nFor the year 2016/17 average leakage is calculated (post Maximum Likelihood Estimate (MLE)) at 30.37 Ml/d. This is a failure against the target of 29.95 Ml/d. The graph below shows the long term trend in leakage performance.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/leak1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5961" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/leak1617.png" alt="" width="913" height="460" /></a>\r\n\r\nThree separate rises in leakage during the second half of the financial year have resulted in this outcome.  This leakage pattern was also seen by other water companies within the South East this year. This suggests that the leakage increase was primarily as a result of external environmental factors including soil conditions and temperature.\r\n\r\nAs part of the Ofwat ODI scheme, rewards and penalties apply at the end of the current period and to average leakage over the five year period. If leakage remained at the average of the two years 2015/16 and 2016/17 for the three years of the current period until 2020 a financial reward would be gained and as a result allowed revenue will be increased by £42,000 over the next price review period (2020-2025). This will mean an increase in customer bills of 3 pence at 2020.\r\n\r\nPerformance throughout the year 2016/17 is shown in the graph below with further explanation.\r\n<h2>Burst Mains</h2>\r\nThe number of burst mains experienced in 2016/17 was 298, compared to 219 that occurred in 2015/16 and our annual target of 342.  It equates to 88 bursts per 1,000km in the reporting year.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/burst1617.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5962" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/burst1617.png" alt="" width="911" height="408" /></a>Over 25% of the bursts experienced in the year occurred in January 2017 when there was a number of cold snaps resulting in rapid temperature changes. 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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6000, 1, '2017-09-18 13:27:33', '2017-09-18 12:27:33', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information below is gathered  for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.  Each graph represents one of the following criteria:\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual Autumnal rainfall has been 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March has been 90% of the long term average and has seen ground water levels recovering.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of June were at approximately 21m, 1.7m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to begin to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\n<iframe src="https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNzlmNjIxOGMtOWMxNi00ZmMxLWFiNTQtYTk2MDE4NThjZjA2IiwidCI6IjIzNzlhMTExLTJmMDMtNDY1NS04NThiLTJlMDc3YjQ0YjljNCJ9" width="933" height="550" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>', 'Water Supply News', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5868-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-09-18 13:27:33', '2017-09-18 12:27:33', '', 5868, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/09/18/5868-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6004, 1, '2017-09-19 08:57:51', '2017-09-19 07:57:51', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of August saw greater average rainfall with approximately 127% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 38% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 18mm on Wednesday 2 August 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 70mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 55mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dailyhavaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6005" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dailyhavaug17.png" alt="" width="1451" height="783" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ltahavaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6006" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ltahavaug17.png" alt="" width="1029" height="599" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well,north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual 2016 Autumnal rainfall was 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March 2017 was been 90% of the long term average and saw ground water levels recover to approximately 22.5m, 1.6m below the long term average.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of August 2017 were at approximately 14.8m, 1.5m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to continue to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/idsaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6007" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/idsaug17.png" alt="" width="1027" height="690" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - August 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-august-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6004', 216, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6008, 1, '2017-09-19 08:57:51', '2017-09-19 07:57:51', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of August saw greater average rainfall with approximately 127% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 38% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 18mm on Wednesday 2 August 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 70mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 55mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dailyhavaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6005" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dailyhavaug17.png" alt="" width="1451" height="783" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ltahavaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6006" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ltahavaug17.png" alt="" width="1029" height="599" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well,north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nGroundwater levels at the end of the Summer 2016 were close to the long term average.  Autumnal rainfall in September, October and November normally sees the rapid recovery of groundwater levels. Actual 2016 Autumnal rainfall was 55% of the long term average 243mm compared with 427mm.  The month of October being particularly low, 7mm compared with the long term average of 100mm.  Rainfall within our catchment during January, February and March 2017 was been 90% of the long term average and saw ground water levels recover to approximately 22.5m, 1.6m below the long term average.  Despite the particularly low rainfall of April, 10mm compared with 53mm, ground water levels at the end of August 2017 were at approximately 14.8m, 1.5m below the long term average.\r\n\r\nIt is normal for ground water levels to continue to fall at this time of the year, water levels are below the long term average and considered to be at “low” levels for the time of year.  So long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/idsaug17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6007" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/idsaug17.png" alt="" width="1027" height="690" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - August 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6004-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-09-19 08:57:51', '2017-09-19 07:57:51', '', 6004, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/09/19/6004-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6029, 1, '2017-09-28 10:13:35', '2017-09-28 09:13:35', '', 'CCG Minutes of the Meeting held 13 September 2017', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'ccg-minutes-of-the-meeting-held-13-september-2017', '', '', '2017-09-28 10:13:35', '2017-09-28 09:13:35', '', 1790, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCG-Minutes-of-the-Meeting-held-13-September-2017.pdf', 0, 'attachment', 'application/pdf', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6033, 1, '2017-09-29 11:30:58', '2017-09-29 10:30:58', 'Portsmouth Water are celebrating after being announced as the 2017 winner of the Home Builders Federation Utility Company of the Year Award.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6035" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="533" /></a>This prestigious award was presented to Portsmouth Water at the HBF National Utilities Conference on Wednesday 27th Sept at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Previous water industry winners of this award include United Utilities and Anglian Water.\r\n\r\nThe award was given to Portsmouth Water because of their forward thinking approach to a new connections policy which dispenses with street meter chambers in favour of a totally above ground on wall metering solution. The HBF believes that it is a basic and fundamental right that all customers, including the elderly and those with disabilities, must be able to easily read their water meters. In this way they can better monitor their water usage, detect leaks, and take appropriate action were necessary. Above ground water meters are also an enabler for many other positive initiatives including reducing disruption in the highway with no maintenance required in the street, future smart meter technology and is generally regarded by the HBF as best practice in the provision of new home service connections. Rod Porteous, Portsmouth Water’s Engineering Director, said on hearing about the award “I am delighted that our innovative approach to new connections has been recognised by the Home Business Federation. We pride ourselves on providing the best service we can and continually look at innovative approaches throughout our business to further improve our services especially to those that are considered the most vulnerable”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>', 'SUCCESS FOR PORTSMOUTH WATER at HBF Utility Awards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'success-portsmouth-water-hbf-utility-awards', '', '', '2017-09-29 11:31:44', '2017-09-29 10:31:44', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6033', 215, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6036, 1, '2017-09-29 11:30:58', '2017-09-29 10:30:58', 'Portsmouth Water are celebrating after being announced as the 2017 winner of the Home Builders Federation Utility Company of the Year Award.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6035" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="533" /></a>This prestigious award was presented to Portsmouth Water at the HBF National Utilities Conference on Wednesday 27th Sept at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Previous\r\nwater industry winners of this award include United Utilities and Anglian Water.\r\n\r\nThe award was given to Portsmouth Water because of their forward thinking approach to a new connections policy which dispenses with street meter chambers in favour of a totally above ground on wall metering solution. The HBF believes that it is a basic and fundamental right that all customers, including the elderly and those with disabilities, must be able to easily read their water meters. In this way they can better monitor their water usage, detect leaks, and take appropriate action were necessary. Above ground water meters are also an enabler for many other positive initiatives including reducing disruption in the highway with no maintenance required in the street, future smart meter technology and is generally regarded by the HBF as best practice in the provision of new home service connections. Rod Porteous, Portsmouth Water’s Engineering Director, said on hearing about the\r\naward “I am delighted that our innovative approach to new connections has been recognised by the Home Business Federation. We pride ourselves on providing the\r\nbest service we can and continually look at innovative approaches throughout our business to further improve our services especially to those that are considered the\r\nmost vulnerable”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>', 'SUCCESS FOR PORTSMOUTH WATER at HBF Utility Awards', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6033-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-09-29 11:30:58', '2017-09-29 10:30:58', '', 6033, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/09/29/6033-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6037, 1, '2017-09-29 11:31:44', '2017-09-29 10:31:44', 'Portsmouth Water are celebrating after being announced as the 2017 winner of the Home Builders Federation Utility Company of the Year Award.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6035" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170927_193501_resized.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="533" /></a>This prestigious award was presented to Portsmouth Water at the HBF National Utilities Conference on Wednesday 27th Sept at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Previous water industry winners of this award include United Utilities and Anglian Water.\r\n\r\nThe award was given to Portsmouth Water because of their forward thinking approach to a new connections policy which dispenses with street meter chambers in favour of a totally above ground on wall metering solution. The HBF believes that it is a basic and fundamental right that all customers, including the elderly and those with disabilities, must be able to easily read their water meters. In this way they can better monitor their water usage, detect leaks, and take appropriate action were necessary. Above ground water meters are also an enabler for many other positive initiatives including reducing disruption in the highway with no maintenance required in the street, future smart meter technology and is generally regarded by the HBF as best practice in the provision of new home service connections. Rod Porteous, Portsmouth Water’s Engineering Director, said on hearing about the award “I am delighted that our innovative approach to new connections has been recognised by the Home Business Federation. We pride ourselves on providing the best service we can and continually look at innovative approaches throughout our business to further improve our services especially to those that are considered the most vulnerable”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>', 'SUCCESS FOR PORTSMOUTH WATER at HBF Utility Awards', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6033-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-09-29 11:31:44', '2017-09-29 10:31:44', '', 6033, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/09/29/6033-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6044, 1, '2017-10-03 10:34:17', '2017-10-03 09:34:17', 'Portsmouth Water has published its draft wholesale tariffs for 2018-19\r\n\r\nThe documents are published on this page <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/news/publications/access-code/">https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/news/publications/access-code/</a> under the heading "Wholesale Scheme of Charges"\r\n\r\nFor convenience they can also be viewed by clicking on the following links,\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PRT-Draft-Wholesale-Charges-September-2017.pdf">Letter of Assurance re 2018/19 draft Wholesale Tariffs</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Draft-Wholesale-Tariffs-2018-19.pdf">Draft Wholesale Tariffs 2018-19</a>', 'Draft primary wholesale tariffs for 2018/19 published', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'draft-primary-wholesale-tariffs-201819-published', '', '', '2017-10-03 10:34:31', '2017-10-03 09:34:31', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6044', 214, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6154, 1, '2017-11-06 09:53:34', '2017-11-06 09:53:34', 'In this section you will find information on water meters, the Company\'s Code of Practice, Southern Water and the Company\'s policy regarding empty properties.\r\n\r\nClick on a title below to read more information on each section\r\nFresh and Waste Water\r\nSouthern Water\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water provides your drinking water and normally Southern Water charge for your waste water.\r\n\r\nYou will be billed separately for sewerage by your waste water provider, normally Southern Water Services Limited. Queries and complaints concerning sewerage services should also be addressed to your provider.\r\n\r\nSouthern Water is an entirely separate Company to Portsmouth Water and can be contacted on 0845 2720845.\r\n\r\nFor further information on Southern Water\'s services please click here to visit their website www.southernwater.co.uk\r\nAlbion Water\r\n\r\nAlbion Water provides sewerage services for some customers in Knowle Village, Fareham.\r\n\r\nAlbion Water can be contacted on 0845 604 2355 or via email at customerservices@albionwater.co.uk\r\nChanging to a Water Meter\r\nMost household customers can have a water meter fitted free, subject to a satisfactory survey. Within the first 24 months customers do have the option of changing their charges back to the previous method if a customer is no longer happy to be supplied via a meter or no cost savings have been made. To view information on \'Changing to a Water Meter\' click here\r\nCompulsory Metering\r\n\r\nSome types of apparatus use large quantities of water, for example a sprinkler can use as much water in one hour as a family of four uses for domestic purposes in two days. There is concern about how much water is taken from underground sources and rivers, and compulsory meters can help us to preserve the balance between the growing demand for water and the environment.\r\n\r\nWe view the efficient use of water as a partnership between ourselves and our customers and so we have decided upon a policy of metering in the following circumstances.\r\n\r\nWhere garden watering is undertaken other than by hand.\r\nWhere the property has an automatically replenished swimming pool.\r\nFor a double bath - that is a bath with a capacity of over 230 litres/50 gallons.\r\nWhere a Reverse Osmosis type water softener system is fitted.\r\nFor a power shower (Pumped and Multihead variety).\r\n\r\nMeters are installed free for domestic customers, subject to a satisfactory survey. Please click here to complete a Water Meter Application.\r\nCode of Practice and Procedures for Leakage on Measured Domestic Supplies\r\nTo view our Code of Practice for Leakage regarding metered domestic supplies, click here.\r\nEmpty Properties\r\nWhere single premises are unoccupied for more than six months and you request in advance that the supply be turned off at the Company\'s controlling stop valve (if available), no further Water Supply charge will be made until the supply is reconnected for which there is no charge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COP_DOMESTIC-Customers.pdf" target="_blank">COP_DOMESTIC Customers</a>', 'Customer Information', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1824-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-11-06 09:53:34', '2017-11-06 09:53:34', '', 1824, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/06/1824-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6172, 1, '2017-11-10 09:21:25', '2017-11-10 09:21:25', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of October saw lower than average rainfall with approximately 31% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 52% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Thursday 19 October 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 30mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 97mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6173" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png" alt="" width="1230" height="695" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6174" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png" alt="" width="558" height="388" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September rainfall was above average and October below, with cumulative rainfall for the two months being 78% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 1.3m below the long term average at the end of October.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures for 2018, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6175" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png" alt="" width="1444" height="691" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - October 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-october-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6172', 213, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6176, 1, '2017-11-10 09:21:25', '2017-11-10 09:21:25', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rainfall at Havant</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of October saw lower than average rainfall with approximately 31% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 52% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Thursday 19 October 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 30mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 97mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6173" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png" alt="" width="1230" height="695" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6174" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png" alt="" width="558" height="388" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September rainfall was above average and October below, with cumulative rainfall for the two months being 78% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 1.3m below the long term average at the end of October.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures for 2018, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6175" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png" alt="" width="1444" height="691" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - October 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6172-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-11-10 09:21:25', '2017-11-10 09:21:25', '', 6172, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/10/6172-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6177, 1, '2017-11-10 09:22:29', '2017-11-10 09:22:29', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of October saw lower than average rainfall with approximately 31% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 52% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Thursday 19 October 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 30mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 97mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6173" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dailyhav-oct17.png" alt="" width="1230" height="695" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6174" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/latahav-oct17.png" alt="" width="558" height="388" /></a>\r\n\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September rainfall was above average and October below, with cumulative rainfall for the two months being 78% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 1.3m below the long term average at the end of October.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures for 2018, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6175" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ids-oct17.png" alt="" width="1444" height="691" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - October 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6172-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-11-10 09:22:29', '2017-11-10 09:22:29', '', 6172, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/10/6172-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6231, 1, '2017-11-28 08:58:02', '2017-11-28 08:58:02', '', 'Half year end results 2017', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'half-year-end-results-2017', '', '', '2017-11-28 08:58:02', '2017-11-28 08:58:02', '', 13489, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Half-year-end-results-2017.pdf', 0, 'attachment', 'application/pdf', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6233, 1, '2017-11-28 09:00:37', '2017-11-28 09:00:37', 'The company has now published its Unaudited Interim Accounts for the six months ended 30 September 2017.\r\n\r\nThe document can be viewed on our <a href="/about-us/accounts/">Financial Statements page here</a>', 'Unaudited Interim Results – 2017', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'unaudited-interim-results-2017', '', '', '2017-11-28 09:00:37', '2017-11-28 09:00:37', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6233', 212, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6246, 1, '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '<h2 style="text-align: center;">BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS</h2>\r\n<h3 style="text-align: center;">"Knock Knock - Who\'s There? . . . Be Stranger Aware"</h3>\r\nWith Christmas just around the corner, Portsmouth Water are asking all their customers to be extra cautious if someone is at the doorstep claiming to be from the Company.\r\n\r\nA modern day burglar is likely to arrive in broad daylight and try to talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Company or another Utility Company and therefore it is important that all customers are vigilant.\r\n\r\nTo help prevent bogus callers all representatives from Portsmouth Water will have the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Photographic ID Card, which will always be shown when arriving at a Customer’s property - If they refuse to show their ID contact the Police immediately.</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Uniform displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Vehicle displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director of Portsmouth Water says “the last thing we want is a customer’s Christmas to be ruined by a visit from a Bogus Caller who is claiming to be from Portsmouth Water. All our representatives are required to show their identification at all times and if customers are still unsure they should contact us on 023 9247 7999 - the number is also shown on the ID card - or contact the police on 999. Our representative will always be happy to wait outside while a customer makes the necessary checks.”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bogus-callers-2017.pdf">Stranger Aware Poster 2017</a>', 'XMAS BOGUS CALLERS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-bogus-callers', '', '', '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6246', 211, 'post', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6247, 1, '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '<h2 style="text-align: center;">BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS</h2>\r\n<h3 style="text-align: center;">"Knock Knock - Who\'s There? . . . Be Stranger Aware"</h3>\r\nWith Christmas just around the corner, Portsmouth Water are asking all their customers to be extra cautious if someone is at the doorstep claiming to be from the Company.\r\n\r\nA modern day burglar is likely to arrive in broad daylight and try to talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Company or another Utility Company and therefore it is important that all customers are vigilant.\r\n\r\nTo help prevent bogus callers all representatives from Portsmouth Water will have the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Photographic ID Card, which will always be shown when arriving at a Customer’s property - If they refuse to show their ID contact the Police immediately.</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Uniform displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Vehicle displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director of Portsmouth Water says “the last thing we want is a customer’s Christmas to be ruined by a visit from a Bogus Caller who is claiming to be from Portsmouth Water. All our representatives are required to show their identification at all times and if customers are still unsure they should contact us on 023 9247 7999 - the number is also shown on the ID card - or contact the police on 999. Our representative will always be happy to wait outside while a customer makes the necessary checks.”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit www.discoverwater.co.uk', 'XMAS BOGUS CALLERS', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6246-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '2017-11-29 08:53:56', '', 6246, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/29/6246-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6250, 1, '2017-11-29 09:10:05', '2017-11-29 09:10:05', '<h2 style="text-align: center;">BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS</h2>\n<h3 style="text-align: center;">"Knock Knock - Who\'s There? . . . Be Stranger Aware"</h3>\nWith Christmas just around the corner, Portsmouth Water are asking all their customers to be extra cautious if someone is at the doorstep claiming to be from the Company.\n\nA modern day burglar is likely to arrive in broad daylight and try to talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Company or another Utility Company and therefore it is important that all customers are vigilant.\n\nTo help prevent bogus callers all representatives from Portsmouth Water will have the following:\n<ul>\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Photographic ID Card, which will always be shown when arriving at a Customer’s property - If they refuse to show their ID contact the Police immediately.</li>\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Uniform displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Vehicle displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\n</ul>\nNeville Smith, Managing Director of Portsmouth Water says “the last thing we want is a customer’s Christmas to be ruined by a visit from a Bogus Caller who is claiming to be from Portsmouth Water. All our representatives are required to show their identification at all times and if customers are still unsure they should contact us on 023 9247 7999 - the number is also shown on the ID card - or contact the police on 999. Our representative will always be happy to wait outside while a customer makes the necessary checks.”\n\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888.\n\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bogus-callers-2017.pdf">bogus-callers 2017</a>', 'XMAS BOGUS CALLERS', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6246-autosave-v1', '', '', '2017-11-29 09:10:05', '2017-11-29 09:10:05', '', 6246, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/29/6246-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6251, 1, '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '<h2 style="text-align: center;">BEWARE OF BOGUS CALLERS</h2>\r\n<h3 style="text-align: center;">"Knock Knock - Who\'s There? . . . Be Stranger Aware"</h3>\r\nWith Christmas just around the corner, Portsmouth Water are asking all their customers to be extra cautious if someone is at the doorstep claiming to be from the Company.\r\n\r\nA modern day burglar is likely to arrive in broad daylight and try to talk his way into your home by claiming he is from the Water Company or another Utility Company and therefore it is important that all customers are vigilant.\r\n\r\nTo help prevent bogus callers all representatives from Portsmouth Water will have the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Photographic ID Card, which will always be shown when arriving at a Customer’s property - If they refuse to show their ID contact the Police immediately.</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Uniform displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n 	<li>A Portsmouth Water Vehicle displaying the Portsmouth Water Kingfisher Logo</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nNeville Smith, Managing Director of Portsmouth Water says “the last thing we want is a customer’s Christmas to be ruined by a visit from a Bogus Caller who is claiming to be from Portsmouth Water. All our representatives are required to show their identification at all times and if customers are still unsure they should contact us on 023 9247 7999 - the number is also shown on the ID card - or contact the police on 999. Our representative will always be happy to wait outside while a customer makes the necessary checks.”\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 02392 499888.\r\n\r\nFor more information on the performance of the water industry please visit <a href="http://www.discoverwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.discoverwater.co.uk</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bogus-callers-2017.pdf">Stranger Aware Poster 2017</a>', 'XMAS BOGUS CALLERS', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6246-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '2017-11-29 09:10:52', '', 6246, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/11/29/6246-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6275, 1, '2017-12-04 15:03:58', '2017-12-04 15:03:58', 'We are looking to change the way we charge for new connections on developments. We want to ensure our charges are fair, affordable, transparent and help to ensure we offer a customer focused service and encourage competition where appropriate. We are consulting with our customers, that use our developer services, for their opinions in advance of publishing our new charging arrangements next year.\r\n\r\nOur consultation covers a range of areas including: service connection charges, requisition charges, infrastructure charges, offset/ asset payments and diversion charges. To have your say please read our <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NEW-CONNECTIONS-CHARGING-CONSULTATION.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">consultation document.</a>\r\n\r\nYour opinions and comments on proposed changes are greatly appreciated, and we invite you to provide feedback via email by the <strong>05 January  2018 to </strong><a href="mailto:New.Developments@portsmouthwater.co.uk">New.Developments@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a> .\r\n\r\nWe will also be holding a Forum Event on the <strong>13 December 2017</strong> at our Havant offices to gather further, more detailed feedback from customers. If you would like to register for this event please contact us at the email address above.', 'New connections charging consultation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-connections-charging-consultation', '', '', '2017-12-04 15:03:58', '2017-12-04 15:03:58', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6275', 210, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6300, 1, '2017-12-12 09:47:03', '2017-12-12 09:47:03', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of November saw lower than average rainfall with approximately 36% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 42% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 10mm on Thursday 7 November 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 33mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 91mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dailyhav-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6302" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dailyhav-nov17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="681" /></a>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ltahav-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6301" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ltahav-nov17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="679" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September rainfall was above average and October and November below, with cumulative rainfall for the three months being 62% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 2.8m below the long term average at the end of November and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures for 2018, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ids-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6303" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ids-nov17.png" alt="" width="1202" height="681" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - November 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-november-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6300', 209, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6304, 1, '2017-12-12 09:47:03', '2017-12-12 09:47:03', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of November saw lower than average rainfall with approximately 36% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 42% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 10mm on Thursday 7 November 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 33mm, lower than the long term average (last 30 years) of 91mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dailyhav-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6302" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dailyhav-nov17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="681" /></a>\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ltahav-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6301" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ltahav-nov17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="679" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September rainfall was above average and October and November below, with cumulative rainfall for the three months being 62% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 2.8m below the long term average at the end of November and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the year, we do not see the need for drought control measures for 2018, such as temporary use bans, but would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ids-nov17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6303" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ids-nov17.png" alt="" width="1202" height="681" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - November 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6300-revision-v1', '', '', '2017-12-12 09:47:03', '2017-12-12 09:47:03', '', 6300, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2017/12/12/6300-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6321, 1, '2017-12-18 09:16:48', '2017-12-18 09:16:48', '<h4>Conservation</h4>\r\n\r\n<img src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Common-Spotted-Orchid-Fort-Southwick-Custom.jpg" class="alignright" /><p>Portsmouth Water operates within an environmentally sensitive area, with internationally important inter tidal mudflats and saltmarsh along the coast, and the chalk streams of the South Downs which provide a very special wetland habitat and water resource. This provides major challenges to the Company at a time when customer expectations are also rising. The requirements of European legislation provide extra constraints, in addition to climate change, extreme weather events, and the day to operating challenges of supplying water to more than 655,000 people, while minimising our environmental impact.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Biodiversity Action Plan - Policy and Practice</h4>\r\n\r\n<p>The Company\'s policy is to conserve and enhance the natural environment of its land and water areas and to preserve historic buildings and equipment, so far as is consistent with the primary duty of providing a sufficient supply of wholesome water at reasonable cost. Where possible the Company explores opportunities to encourage recreational use.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Company has a long history of good practice in consultation and development in an area with many important wildlife sites and with landscape appreciated by residents and a large number of visitors. When new structures and buildings are required, the Company\'s policy is to ensure that, by careful design and landscaping, they blend into their surroundings. We continue to give full consideration to the environmental aspects of all our activities throughout our area of supply.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>We are committed to ensuring compliance with all environmental legislation and obligations, carefully assessing the impact of our activities, especially construction projects on the environment, to ensure that the impact of such schemes is minimised. In 2013/14 the Company Environmental and Biodiversity Specialist developed a new environmental screening tool to help our engineers and project managers to identify any potential environmental and ecological constraints. The new tools use a Geographical Information System (GIS) to display data on maps displaying protected habitats, species and monuments. The data has been obtained from Natural England, English Heritage, the Environment Agency and County ecological record offices.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Annual Conservation & Recreation Reports</h4>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2A134326-0973-446E-B0E8-CECD1B7DC9A2.pdf" title="2009-10 CAR Report" target="_blank">2009/10</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/07D41B96-11C6-4A08-8023-FD21151D8731.pdf" target="_blank" title="2010 -11 CAR Report">2010/11</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3009B18E-04AA-4296-83A8-DC2D6F35C2BA.pdf" target="_blank" title="2012-13 CAR Report">2012/13</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/9A149AE0-C7B3-42C7-BAF8-70E36D616087.pdf" target="_blank" title="2013-14 CAR Report">2013/14</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2014-15-CAR-Report.pdf" target="_blank" title="2014-15 CAR Report">2014/15</a></li>\r\n  <li><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-16-CAR-Report.pdf" target="_blank" title="2015-16 CAR Report">2015/16</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nSustainable Procurement: <p>In procuring goods and services, the Company\'s practices are as follows:-</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• The environmental impact of new capital schemes are investigated as appropriate and sensitive sites are either avoided or mitigation measures carried out, subject to independent ecological advice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• New capital schemes are designed and constructed so as to blend with their existing surroundings as far as is economic and practicable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• Opportunities for environmental enhancement are taken where it is economic and practicable to do so.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• The potential archaeological impact of new capital schemes is investigated prior to commencement of work and monitored during implementation, subject to independent advice.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• Recycling or re-use of excavated materials is carried whenever economic and practicable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• All vehicles used have diesel engines with Euro 4 reduced emissions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• Diesel fuel has low sulphur content, with benefits to exhaust emissions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• Timber used is from replanted forests.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• 85% of reinstatement material is recycled.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>• We ensure that our pipe suppliers have suitable policies for control of pollution, resource management and material selection.</p>\r\n\r\nOther Environmental Projects: <p>A study into the sustainability of abstraction from the River Itchen was undertaken to establish whether Habitats Directive species were adversely affected by the activities of Portsmouth Water and Southern Water services, the study was concluded in 2007/08.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The outcome for the abstraction licence at Gaters Mill, the point of abstraction for the River Itchen Water Treatment Works, is a reduction in summer monthly abstraction or peak deployable output, and imposition of a minimum residual flow or ‘hands off’ flow condition which restricts abstraction from the river when flow falls to a specified level, together with an annual licence reduction. The implications of the sustainability reductions have been included in the company’s draft water resources plan as submitted to the Secretary of State in March 2008.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Chichester and Langstone Harbours are Special Protection Areas (SPAs) under the Habitats Directive. A study into the sustainability of abstraction from the Company’s West Sussex sources was undertaken to establish whether wading birds were adversely affected by the activities of the water company, the study was concluded in 2007/08.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The outcome of the Habitats Directive for the abstraction licence at Havant and Bedhampton Springs is the application of a minimum residual flow condition to the Hermitage Stream and ‘Hampshire Lavant’ which is likely to reduce the peak drought output of the spring’s source. The peak and annual abstraction licensed quantities remain unaffected.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The outcome of the Habitats Directive for the Fishbourne source is the imposition of an autumnal restriction which limits weekly abstractions but would not affect the peak drought output of the site.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Fishbourne together with a further group of five abstraction sites will have an aggregated licence with an annual abstraction of 15% less than the sum of the individual licence. As there are no further restrictions to the group there will be no impact upon peak deployable outputs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Whilst the Habitats Directive outcomes have been published for the Chichester and Langstone Harbours the company intends to continue the existing studies of over wintering bird behaviour in the Harbours as part of the ecological studies associated with the Havant Thicket Winter Storage Reservoir.</p>\r\n\r\nAmenities and Recreation: <p>Staunton Country Park, in conjunction with Portsmouth Water launched a ‘Water is Life’ Trail for visitors as part of the education programme. The Trail continues to attract large number of visitors and is reported to be successful by Staunton Country Park.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Water Trail can either be guided or self-guided and is designed to help educate children and parents visiting the Park about the importance of water as a resource and encourage them to be more water efficient. 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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6406, 1, '2018-01-11 13:08:33', '2018-01-11 13:08:33', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of December saw higher than average rainfall with approximately 128% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 65% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 16mm on Saturday 9 December 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 109mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 85mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dailyhav-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6407" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dailyhav-dec17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="677" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ltahav-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6408" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ltahav-dec17.png" alt="" width="1200" height="679" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below, with cumulative rainfall for the four months being approximately 78% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 4.2m below the long term average at the end of November and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ids-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6409" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ids-dec17.png" alt="" width="1196" height="676" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - December 2017', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-december-2017', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6406', 207, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6410, 1, '2018-01-11 13:08:33', '2018-01-11 13:08:33', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of December saw higher than average rainfall with approximately 128% of the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 65% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 16mm on Saturday 9 December 2017.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 109mm, higher than the long term average (last 30 years) of 85mm.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dailyhav-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6407" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dailyhav-dec17.png" alt="" width="1198" height="677" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ltahav-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6408" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ltahav-dec17.png" alt="" width="1200" height="679" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below, with cumulative rainfall for the four months being approximately 78% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 4.2m below the long term average at the end of November and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ids-dec17.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6409" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ids-dec17.png" alt="" width="1196" height="676" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - December 2017', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6406-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-11 13:08:33', '2018-01-11 13:08:33', '', 6406, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/11/6406-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6416, 1, '2023-04-18 09:09:05', '2023-04-18 08:09:05', '<h4>Click a subject below to view more about that title</h4>\nno-repeat;center top;;\nauto\n\nNetwork Access Code: The Company\\\'s Access Code covers details of the access principles and guidance for water supply entrants wishing to utilise the Company\\\'s network for supplying new customers.\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Network-Access-Code-Version-17-.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to view</a>\n\nPlease email any questions to our Wholesale Service Desk at <a href="mailto:wholesaleservicedesk@portsmouthwater.co.uk">[email protected]/* */</a>\n\nCompliance Code: The Company also has a Compliance Code produced under Condition R of our Instrument of Appointment for dealing with Potential Licensed Water Suppliers and Inset Appointees.\n\n<a 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view our typical household bill changes from 2022/23 to 2023/24, please click <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/202209_Template_typical_bill_changes_information-PWL.xlsx">here</a>\n\nTo view our Bulk Supply Charges for NAVs please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Portsmouth-Water-Bulk-Supply-Charges-for-NAVs-2023-24_FINAL.docx">click here</a>\n\nTo calculate a Bulk Supply Charge for any potential NAV site, please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NAV-Tariff-Workings-2023-24-Website.xlsx">click here</a>\n<h3>2022-23</h3>\nTo view our Assurance Statement and draft Wholesale Charges for 2022-23 <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Portsmouth-Water-Draft-Wholesale-Charges-FINAL.pdf">click here</a>\n\nTo view our Statement of any significant changes to Charges 2022-23 <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Statement-of-any-significant-changes-to-2022.docx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>\n\nTo view our Bulk Supply Charges for NAVs please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Portsmouth-Water-Bulk-Supply-Charges-for-NAVs-2022-23_FINAL.pdf">click here</a>\n\nTo calculate a Bulk Supply Charge for any potential NAV site, please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NAV-Tariff-Workings-2022-23-FINAL.xlsx">click here</a>\n<h3>2021-22</h3>\nTo view our 2021-22 Wholesale Scheme of Charges please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SOC_WHOLESALE_2021-22-1.pdf">click here</a>\n\nTo view the Assurance Statement accompanying the 2021-22 Wholesale Charges Scheme <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Assurance-Statement-Wholesale-13-January-2021.pdf">click here</a>\n\nTo view our Statement of any significant changes to Charges 2021-22 <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Statement-of-any-significant-changes-to-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.\n\nTo view our Bulk Supply Charges for NAVs please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Portsmouth-Water-Bulk-Supply-Charges-for-NAVs-2021-22.pdf">click here</a>\n\nTo calculate a Bulk Supply Charge for any potential NAV site, please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NAV-Bulk-Supply-Price-2021-22.xlsx">click here</a>\n<h3>2020-21</h3>\nTo view our revised 2020-2021 Wholesale Scheme of Charges please <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SOC_WHOLESALE_2020-21_REVISED-MARCH-2020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>\n\nTo view the revised Assurance Statement accompanying the 2020-21 Wholesale Scheme of Charges <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Assurance-Statement-Wholesale-20-March-2020.pdf" 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It should be noted that those lines shaded in grey with the identifier “E” are based on estimated dates which fall outside the published MOSL settlement timetable.  These are indicative only and will be updated as when the confirmed timetable is published.\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Settlement-Calendar-Published-for-2023-2024-PRE-POST-.xlsx">Invoicing timetable Primary Charges April 2023 onwards</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Settlement-Calendar-Published-for-2021-2022.xlsx">Invoicing timetable Primary Charges April 2021 onwards</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Settlement-Calendar-Published-for-2020-2021.xlsx">Invoicing timetable Primary Charges April 2020 onwards</a>\n\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Settlement-Calendar-published-for-19-20-final.xlsm">Invoicing timetable Primary Charges April 2019 onwards</a>\n\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Settlement-Calendar-2018-to-publish-has-been-formatted.xlsm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Invoicing timetable Primary Charges April 2018 onwards</a>\n<h2>Non-Primary Charges</h2>\nInvoices for Non-Primary Charges (as defined in our published Scheme of Charges) will be raised once the related works have been completed and approved and in any case not later than 10 business days after the end of the month in which such works have been completed and approved.  Payment terms, as specified by the Business Terms will fall to the later of; 30 days after the end of the month to which the invoice relates; and 15 days after the invoice is received by the Contracting Retailer.\n\naccordion', 'Wholesale Services', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2351-autosave-v1', '', '', '2023-04-18 09:09:05', '2023-04-18 08:09:05', '', 2351, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/11/2351-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6425, 1, '2022-04-08 09:42:37', '2022-04-08 08:42:37', '[button title="We\'re developing our next business plan. 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By helping customers use less water we will all help lessen the impact on the environment.\n\nAn exciting part of our plan is a new major water resource for the South East – a reservoir at Havant Thicket. This reservoir will help us share our other water resources with other water companies and increase the reliability of our customer supplies.\n\nThe Business Plan is supported by almost 100 appendices, which are referred to in our main document.  If you wish to see any of these, please contact <a href="mailto:jamie.jones@portsmouthwater.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">jamie.jones@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a>.\n\n[button title="Guide to the Business Plan" link="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PORTSMOUTH-WATER-GUIDE-TO-OUR-BUSINESS-PLAN-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" align="" icon="" icon_position="" color="#2a6dba" font_color="#fff" size="2" full_width="" class="" download="" rel="" onclick=""] [button title="The Business Plan" link="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/PORTSMOUTH-WATER-PR19-BUSINESS-PLAN-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" align="" icon="" icon_position="" color="#2a6dba" font_color="#fff" size="2" full_width="" class="" download="" rel="" 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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6476, 1, '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '<h3>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</h3>\r\n<strong>POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION</strong>\r\n18th Jan 2018 - Update 14:30\r\n\r\nThis morning we had a significant burst main at the above location. Due to the level of flooding to the road which created a hazard for road users, we looked to undertake the repair today. As a result we erected temporary traffic control which has resulted in delays for road users.\r\n\r\nAfter the initial investigation, the work required would have taken several hours to complete and would have required a complete road closure. If we had started the work then we would have caused severe traffic disruption from the road closure plus a risk of no water for a large number of Hayling residents.\r\n\r\nThis is because we would have to have taken one of the two large diameter mains that serve Hayling Island out of service. When demand is low i.e. during the day water being supplied via one of these mains would suffice to provide an adequate water supply for residents. However, at peak demands such as first thing in the morning or early evening then both mains need to functional to meet the demand from residents.\r\n\r\nAs a result it has been decided to commence the repair from 9.30pm this evening, which will ensure with the lower demand from residents water supplies will not be affected. Although some properties may experience slightly lower pressure than they normally would for a short period of time.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, this means the traffic measures that are currently in place, due to the flooding in the area, will have to remain prior to a full road closure tonight from 8.00pm, to allow us to undertake preparation work ahead of the repair.\r\n\r\nThis will cause traffic disruption in the busy period late this afternoon and early evening. This can’t be avoided as maintaining water supplies has to be our priority.\r\n\r\nWe aim to finished by 6am tomorrow morning and have the road reopened. A further statement will be issued if the work will not be completed by this time. Updates will also be issued via our <a href="https://twitter.com/PortsmouthWater" target="_blank" rel="noopener">twitter feed</a> and website.\r\n\r\nThis is emergency work and I hope you all understand the reasons for our decision and as always we apologies for the inconvenience this has and will cause over the coming hours.\r\n\r\nFurther information can be obtained from Ian Limb Head of HR at <a href="mailto:i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk">i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a>', 'POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION - Hayling Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'potential-traffic-disruption-hayling-island', '', '', '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6476', 204, 'post', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6477, 1, '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '<h3>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</h3>\r\n<strong>POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION</strong>\r\n18th Jan 2018 - Update 14:30\r\n\r\nThis morning we had a significant burst main at the above location. Due to the level of flooding to the road which created a hazard for road users, we looked to undertake the repair today. As a result we erected temporary traffic control which has resulted in delays for road users.\r\n\r\nAfter the initial investigation, the work required would have taken several hours to complete and would have required a complete road closure. If we had started the work then we would have caused severe traffic disruption from the road closure plus a risk of no water for a large number of Hayling residents.\r\n\r\nThis is because we would have to have taken one of the two large diameter mains that serve Hayling Island out of service. When demand is low i.e. during the day water being supplied via one of these mains would suffice to provide an adequate water supply for residents. However, at peak demands such as first thing in the morning or early evening then both mains need to functional to meet the demand from residents.\r\n\r\nAs a result it has been decided to commence the repair from 9.30pm this evening, which will ensure with the lower demand from residents water supplies will not be affected. Although some properties may experience slightly lower pressure than they normally would for a short period of time.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, this means the traffic measures that are currently in place, due to the flooding in the area, will have to remain prior to a full road closure tonight from 8.00pm, to allow us to undertake preparation work ahead of the repair.\r\n\r\nThis will cause traffic disruption in the busy period late this afternoon and early evening. This can’t be avoided as maintaining water supplies has to be our priority.\r\n\r\nWe aim to finished by 6am tomorrow morning and have the road reopened. A further statement will be issued if the work will not be completed by this time. Updates will also be issued via our twitter feed and website.\r\n\r\nThis is emergency work and I hope you all understand the reasons for our decision and as always we apologies for the inconvenience this has and will cause over the coming hours.\r\n\r\nFurther information can be obtained from Ian Limb Head of HR at <a href="mailto:i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk">i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a> on 07850775578', 'POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION - Hayling Island', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6476-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '2018-01-18 16:35:30', '', 6476, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/18/6476-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6478, 1, '2018-01-18 16:37:22', '2018-01-18 16:37:22', '<h3>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</h3>\r\n<strong>POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION</strong>\r\n18th Jan 2018 - Update 14:30\r\n\r\nThis morning we had a significant burst main at the above location. Due to the level of flooding to the road which created a hazard for road users, we looked to undertake the repair today. As a result we erected temporary traffic control which has resulted in delays for road users.\r\n\r\nAfter the initial investigation, the work required would have taken several hours to complete and would have required a complete road closure. If we had started the work then we would have caused severe traffic disruption from the road closure plus a risk of no water for a large number of Hayling residents.\r\n\r\nThis is because we would have to have taken one of the two large diameter mains that serve Hayling Island out of service. When demand is low i.e. during the day water being supplied via one of these mains would suffice to provide an adequate water supply for residents. However, at peak demands such as first thing in the morning or early evening then both mains need to functional to meet the demand from residents.\r\n\r\nAs a result it has been decided to commence the repair from 9.30pm this evening, which will ensure with the lower demand from residents water supplies will not be affected. Although some properties may experience slightly lower pressure than they normally would for a short period of time.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, this means the traffic measures that are currently in place, due to the flooding in the area, will have to remain prior to a full road closure tonight from 8.00pm, to allow us to undertake preparation work ahead of the repair.\r\n\r\nThis will cause traffic disruption in the busy period late this afternoon and early evening. This can’t be avoided as maintaining water supplies has to be our priority.\r\n\r\nWe aim to finished by 6am tomorrow morning and have the road reopened. A further statement will be issued if the work will not be completed by this time. Updates will also be issued via our <a href="https://twitter.com/PortsmouthWater" target="_blank" rel="noopener">twitter feed</a> and website.\r\n\r\nThis is emergency work and I hope you all understand the reasons for our decision and as always we apologies for the inconvenience this has and will cause over the coming hours.\r\n\r\nFurther information can be obtained from Ian Limb Head of HR at <a href="mailto:i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk">i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a> on 07850775578', 'POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION - Hayling Island', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6476-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-18 16:37:22', '2018-01-18 16:37:22', '', 6476, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/18/6476-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6479, 1, '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '<h3>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</h3>\r\n<strong>POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION</strong>\r\n18th Jan 2018 - Update 14:30\r\n\r\nThis morning we had a significant burst main at the above location. Due to the level of flooding to the road which created a hazard for road users, we looked to undertake the repair today. As a result we erected temporary traffic control which has resulted in delays for road users.\r\n\r\nAfter the initial investigation, the work required would have taken several hours to complete and would have required a complete road closure. If we had started the work then we would have caused severe traffic disruption from the road closure plus a risk of no water for a large number of Hayling residents.\r\n\r\nThis is because we would have to have taken one of the two large diameter mains that serve Hayling Island out of service. When demand is low i.e. during the day water being supplied via one of these mains would suffice to provide an adequate water supply for residents. However, at peak demands such as first thing in the morning or early evening then both mains need to functional to meet the demand from residents.\r\n\r\nAs a result it has been decided to commence the repair from 9.30pm this evening, which will ensure with the lower demand from residents water supplies will not be affected. Although some properties may experience slightly lower pressure than they normally would for a short period of time.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, this means the traffic measures that are currently in place, due to the flooding in the area, will have to remain prior to a full road closure tonight from 8.00pm, to allow us to undertake preparation work ahead of the repair.\r\n\r\nThis will cause traffic disruption in the busy period late this afternoon and early evening. This can’t be avoided as maintaining water supplies has to be our priority.\r\n\r\nWe aim to finished by 6am tomorrow morning and have the road reopened. A further statement will be issued if the work will not be completed by this time. Updates will also be issued via our <a href="https://twitter.com/PortsmouthWater" target="_blank" rel="noopener">twitter feed</a> and website.\r\n\r\nThis is emergency work and I hope you all understand the reasons for our decision and as always we apologies for the inconvenience this has and will cause over the coming hours.\r\n\r\nFurther information can be obtained from Ian Limb Head of HR at <a href="mailto:i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk">i.limb@portsmouthwater.co.uk</a>', 'POTENTIAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION - Hayling Island', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6476-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '2018-01-18 16:49:53', '', 6476, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/18/6476-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6482, 1, '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '<strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Reinstatement now done and road is now clear. We will have to return sometime next week but that will be done at night so should cause minimal disruption.\r\n\r\nAgain thankyou all for your patience</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road) </em>\r\n\r\n19<sup>th</sup> Jan 2018<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water would like to advise that further to the emergency water main repair works undertaken yesterday at the above address, we will again be undertaking some additional work at the same location from mid-day today for a few hours to undertake essential road repairs. Temporary traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works so we would expect some traffic delays in the local area.\r\n\r\nWe apologise for the disruption this matter will cause our customers and road users but thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are undertaken', 'Hayling Island work complete', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '19th-jan-hayling-island', '', '', '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6482', 203, 'post', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6483, 1, '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '<strong>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n19<sup>th</sup> Jan 2018<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water would like to advise that further to the emergency water main repair works undertaken yesterday at the above address, we will again be undertaking some additional work at the same location from mid-day today for a few hours to undertake essential road repairs. Temporary traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works so we would expect some traffic delays in the local area.\r\n\r\nWe apologise for the disruption this matter will cause our customers and road users but thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are undertaken', '19th Jan- Hayling Island', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6482-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '2018-01-19 12:43:20', '', 6482, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/19/6482-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6486, 1, '2018-01-22 09:07:39', '2018-01-22 09:07:39', '<span style="color: #3366ff;">Reinstatement now done and road is now clear. We will have to return sometime next week but that will be done at night so should cause minimal disruption.\n\nAgain thankyou all for your patience</span>\n\n<strong>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road)</strong><strong> </strong>\n\n19<sup>th</sup> Jan 2018<strong> </strong>\n\nPortsmouth Water would like to advise that further to the emergency water main repair works undertaken yesterday at the above address, we will again be undertaking some additional work at the same location from mid-day today for a few hours to undertake essential road repairs. Temporary traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works so we would expect some traffic delays in the local area.\n\nWe apologise for the disruption this matter will cause our customers and road users but thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are undertaken', 'Hayling Island work complete', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6482-autosave-v1', '', '', '2018-01-22 09:07:39', '2018-01-22 09:07:39', '', 6482, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/22/6482-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6487, 1, '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '<strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Reinstatement now done and road is now clear. We will have to return sometime next week but that will be done at night so should cause minimal disruption.\r\n\r\nAgain thankyou all for your patience</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Water Leak- A3023 Havant Road Hayling Island. (Approximately 50 metres South of Victoria Road) </em>\r\n\r\n19<sup>th</sup> Jan 2018<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water would like to advise that further to the emergency water main repair works undertaken yesterday at the above address, we will again be undertaking some additional work at the same location from mid-day today for a few hours to undertake essential road repairs. Temporary traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works so we would expect some traffic delays in the local area.\r\n\r\nWe apologise for the disruption this matter will cause our customers and road users but thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are undertaken', 'Hayling Island work complete', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6482-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '2018-01-22 09:07:48', '', 6482, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/01/22/6482-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6529, 1, '2018-01-30 15:06:35', '2018-01-30 15:06:35', 'The Board of Portsmouth Water have published its Household charges scheme for 2018/19.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SOC_HOUSEHOLD_2018-19.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Our Scheme of Charges can be viewed here</a> along with our <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Assurance-Statement-for-Household-Charges-2018-19-9-January-2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Assurance Statement here</a>.', 'Household Scheme of Charges', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'household-scheme-charges', '', '', '2018-01-30 15:06:35', '2018-01-30 15:06:35', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6529', 202, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6543, 1, '2018-02-01 10:19:02', '2018-02-01 10:19:02', '<h2>Developer Scheme of Charges</h2>\r\nTo view our 2018-19 Scheme of Charges (valid to 31 March 2019) for Developers please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Developer-Services-Charging-Arrangements-2018-19.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>\r\nTo view our Letter of Assurance from Portsmouth Water Board re Developer Charges please <a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Letter-of-Assurance-from-Portsmouth-Water-Board-re-Developer-Charges.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>', 'Developer Services Charging Arrangements 2018-19', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'developer-services-charging-arrangements-2018-19', '', '', '2018-02-01 10:19:02', '2018-02-01 10:19:02', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6543', 201, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6566, 1, '2018-02-07 10:22:26', '2018-02-07 10:22:26', 'In this section you will find information on water meters, the Company\'s Code of Practice, Southern Water and the Company\'s policy regarding empty properties.\r\n\r\nClick on a title below to read more information on each section\r\nFresh and Waste Water\r\nSouthern Water\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water provides your drinking water and normally Southern Water charge for your waste water.\r\n\r\nYou will be billed separately for sewerage by your waste water provider, normally Southern Water Services Limited. Queries and complaints concerning sewerage services should also be addressed to your provider.\r\n\r\nSouthern Water is an entirely separate Company to Portsmouth Water and can be contacted on 0845 2720845.\r\n\r\nFor further information on Southern Water\'s services please click here to visit their website www.southernwater.co.uk\r\nAlbion Water\r\n\r\nAlbion Water provides sewerage services for some customers in Knowle Village, Fareham.\r\n\r\nAlbion Water can be contacted on 0845 604 2355 or via email at customerservices@albionwater.co.uk\r\nChanging to a Water Meter\r\nMost household customers can have a water meter fitted free, subject to a satisfactory survey. Within the first 24 months customers do have the option of changing their charges back to the previous method if a customer is no longer happy to be supplied via a meter or no cost savings have been made. To view information on \'Changing to a Water Meter\' click here\r\nCompulsory Metering\r\n\r\nSome types of apparatus use large quantities of water, for example a sprinkler can use as much water in one hour as a family of four uses for domestic purposes in two days. There is concern about how much water is taken from underground sources and rivers, and compulsory meters can help us to preserve the balance between the growing demand for water and the environment.\r\n\r\nWe view the efficient use of water as a partnership between ourselves and our customers and so we have decided upon a policy of metering in the following circumstances.\r\n\r\nWhere garden watering is undertaken other than by hand.\r\nWhere the property has an automatically replenished swimming pool.\r\nFor a double bath - that is a bath with a capacity of over 230 litres/50 gallons.\r\nWhere a Reverse Osmosis type water softener system is fitted.\r\nFor a power shower (Pumped and Multihead variety).\r\n\r\nMeters are installed free for domestic customers, subject to a satisfactory survey. Please click here to complete a Water Meter Application.\r\nCode of Practice and Procedures for Leakage on Measured Domestic Supplies\r\nTo view our Code of Practice for Leakage regarding metered domestic supplies, click here.\r\nEmpty Properties\r\nWhere single premises are unoccupied for more than six months and you request in advance that the supply be turned off at the Company\'s controlling stop valve (if available), no further Water Supply charge will be made until the supply is reconnected for which there is no charge.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/COP_DOMESTIC-Customers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">COP_DOMESTIC Customers</a>', 'Customer Information', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1824-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-07 10:22:26', '2018-02-07 10:22:26', '', 1824, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/02/07/1824-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6567, 1, '2018-02-07 10:23:23', '2018-02-07 10:23:23', '<h4>In this section you will find information on water meters, the Company\'s Code of Practice, Southern Water and the Company\'s policy regarding empty properties.</h4>\r\nClick on a title below to read more information on each section\r\n\r\nno-repeat;center top;;\r\n\r\nauto\r\n\r\n<img src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Customer-Services-Team.jpg" alt="" />\r\n\r\nFresh and Waste Water:\r\n<h4>Southern Water</h4>\r\nPortsmouth Water provides your drinking water and normally Southern Water charge for your waste water.\r\n\r\nYou will be billed separately for sewerage by your waste water provider, normally Southern Water Services Limited. Queries and complaints concerning sewerage services should also be addressed to your provider.\r\n\r\nSouthern Water is an entirely separate Company to Portsmouth Water and can be contacted on 0845 2720845.\r\n\r\nFor further information on Southern Water\'s services please click here to visit their website <a href="http://www.southernwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.southernwater.co.uk</a>\r\n<h4>Albion Water</h4>\r\nAlbion Water provides sewerage services for some customers in Knowle Village, Fareham.\r\n\r\nAlbion Water can be contacted on 0845 604 2355 or via email at <a href="customerservices@albionwater.co.uk ">customerservices@albionwater.co.uk</a>\r\n\r\nChanging to a Water Meter: Most household customers can have a water meter fitted free, subject to a satisfactory survey. Within the first 24 months customers do have the option of changing their charges back to the previous method if a customer is no longer happy to be supplied via a meter or no cost savings have been made.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DF2F861D-FFC4-48A5-96E7-13B3D7779D1B.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To view information on \'Changing to a Water Meter\' click here</a>\r\n\r\nCompulsory Metering:\r\n\r\nSome types of apparatus use large quantities of water, for example a sprinkler can use as much water in one hour as a family of four uses for domestic purposes in two days. There is concern about how much water is taken from underground sources and rivers, and compulsory meters can help us to preserve the balance between the growing demand for water and the environment.\r\n\r\nWe view the efficient use of water as a partnership between ourselves and our customers and so we have decided upon a policy of metering in the following circumstances.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Where garden watering is undertaken other than by hand.</li>\r\n 	<li>Where the property has an automatically replenished swimming pool.</li>\r\n 	<li>For a double bath - that is a bath with a capacity of over 230 litres/50 gallons.</li>\r\n 	<li>Where a Reverse Osmosis type water softener system is fitted.</li>\r\n 	<li>For a power shower (Pumped and Multihead variety).</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMeters are installed free for domestic customers, subject to a satisfactory survey. <a href="/customer-services/domestic-water-meters/application/">Please click here to complete a Water Meter Application</a>.\r\n\r\nCode of Practice and Procedures for Leakage on Measured Domestic Supplies: To view our Code of Practice for Leakage regarding metered domestic supplies, <a href="/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/COP-LEAKAGE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.</a>\r\n\r\nEmpty Properties: Where single premises are unoccupied for more than six months and you request in advance that the supply be turned off at the Company\'s controlling stop valve (if available), no further Water Supply charge will be made until the supply is reconnected for which there is no charge.\r\n\r\nCode of Practice for Domestic Customers:\r\n\r\nThis Code of Practice informs you of the main services we provide, our commitment to our domestic customers and tells you where and how to get advice and help. This code makes up a suite of codes comprising of Customer, Leakage and Debt Recovery codes, all of which are approved and regularly reviewed by Ofwat.\r\n\r\n<a href="/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/COP-CUSTOMER.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To download our Code of Practice click here.</a>\r\n\r\naccordion', 'Customer Information', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1824-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-07 10:23:23', '2018-02-07 10:23:23', '', 1824, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/02/07/1824-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6611, 1, '2018-02-20 11:23:45', '2018-02-20 11:23:45', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of January saw rainfall levels the same as the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 67% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 15mm on Sunday 14 January 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 88mm, the same as the 30 year long term average.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/drf-feb.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6612" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/drf-feb.jpg" alt="" width="862" height="489" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rfh-feb.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6613" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rfh-feb.jpg" alt="" width="862" height="490" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the five months being approximately 83% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 1.0m below the long term average at the end of January and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ids-feb18.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6614" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ids-feb18.jpg" alt="" width="864" height="489" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - January 2018', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-january-2018', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6611', 200, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6615, 1, '2018-02-20 11:23:45', '2018-02-20 11:23:45', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of January saw rainfall levels the same as the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 67% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 15mm on Sunday 14 January 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 88mm, the same as the 30 year long term average.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/drf-feb.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6612" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/drf-feb.jpg" alt="" width="862" height="489" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rfh-feb.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6613" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rfh-feb.jpg" alt="" width="862" height="490" /></a>\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the five months being approximately 83% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, but remaining 1.0m below the long term average at the end of January and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ids-feb18.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6614" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ids-feb18.jpg" alt="" width="864" height="489" /></a>', 'Water Supply News - January 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6611-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-02-20 11:23:45', '2018-02-20 11:23:45', '', 6611, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/02/20/6611-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6627, 1, '2018-02-22 10:42:15', '2018-02-22 10:42:15', '- London, 19th February 2018 – Ancala Partners LLP (‘Ancala’), the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, today announces that it has agreed to acquire South Downs Capital Limited, the ultimate parent company of Portsmouth Water, one of the UK’s leading water utility companies. The acquisition is expected to complete in March 2018.\r\n\r\nPortsmouth Water is an independent provider of high quality public water supplies to a domestic population of over 700,000, and wholesale water supplies to a wide range of industrial and commercial customers. The company offers customers the lowest bills in the UK water sector and is a leading performer under the Service Incentive Mechanism1, a measurement of customer service assessed by Ofwat, the UK water industry regulator.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Project-Wisconsin-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the full PDF press release here</a>', 'Ancala acquires Portsmouth Water', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ancala-acquires-portsmouth-water', '', '', '2018-02-22 10:42:15', '2018-02-22 10:42:15', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6627', 199, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6840, 1, '2018-04-16 10:10:29', '2018-04-16 09:10:29', '<img class="alignright wp-image-6838" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018_Presidents-Award-300x285.jpg" alt="2018 President\'s Award" width="200" height="190" />For the fourth year running Portsmouth Water have achieved the President\'s Award in the internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK.\r\n\r\nThe RoSPA Awards scheme, which receives entries from organisations around the world, recognises achievement in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.\r\n\r\nJulia Small, RoSPA’s head of qualifications, awards and events, said: “The RoSPA Awards are the most highly-respected in the health and safety arena, with almost 2,000 entrants every year, and allow organisations to prove excellence in the workplace, demonstrating a commitment to the wellbeing of not only employees but all those who interact with it.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about the RoSPA Awards visit <a href="http://www.rospa.com/awards">www.rospa.com/awards</a>\r\n\r\nFor more information please contact Ian Limb on 023 9249 9888\r\n\r\n<a href="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ROSPA-2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download full press release here</a>', 'Portsmouth Water is a winner in the RoSPA Awards 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6837-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-04-16 10:10:29', '2018-04-16 09:10:29', '', 6837, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/16/6837-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6866, 1, '2018-04-24 14:59:50', '2018-04-24 13:59:50', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6868" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ltahavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1060" height="374" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', 'water-supply-news-march-2018', '', '', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '2022-11-03 11:25:55', '', 0, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/?p=6866', 195, 'post', '', 0); 
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INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6870, 1, '2018-04-24 14:59:50', '2018-04-24 13:59:50', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6866-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-04-24 14:59:50', '2018-04-24 13:59:50', '', 6866, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/24/6866-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6871, 1, '2018-04-24 15:00:59', '2018-04-24 14:00:59', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\n\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\n\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\n\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\n\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\n\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\n\n<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\n\n\n\n<strong>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</strong>\n\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\n\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\n\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\n\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\n\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\n\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6866-autosave-v1', '', '', '2018-04-24 15:00:59', '2018-04-24 14:00:59', '', 6866, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/24/6866-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6872, 1, '2018-04-24 15:01:08', '2018-04-24 14:01:08', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ltahavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1060" height="374" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6868" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6866-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-04-24 15:01:08', '2018-04-24 14:01:08', '', 6866, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/24/6866-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6873, 1, '2018-04-24 15:01:24', '2018-04-24 14:01:24', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\r\n\r\n<img src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ltahavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1060" height="374" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6868" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6866-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-04-24 15:01:24', '2018-04-24 14:01:24', '', 6866, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/24/6866-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
INSERT INTO `wlcj_posts` VALUES (6874, 1, '2018-04-24 15:02:00', '2018-04-24 14:02:00', 'Portsmouth Water has no large raw water storage reservoirs.  It relies almost entirely upon groundwater reserves in the chalk aquifers of the South Downs and abstracts its raw water from wells, boreholes and springs.  It has one river abstraction at Gaters Mill on the River Itchen, a chalk river with a groundwater baseflow.\r\n\r\nThose reserves rise and fall with the seasons and so Portsmouth Water pays particular attention to the local hydrogeological data by monitoring rainfall at its Havant Offices, groundwater levels in the chalk at Idsworth on the Hampshire/Sussex border, as well as the total yield from the natural springs at Havant and Bedhampton.\r\n\r\nThese resources are monitored on a daily basis and reported upon on a monthly basis.  The information here is therefore at times one month behind the most current situation.\r\n\r\nThe information gathered is reproduced here for information purposes; no guarantee is given as to its accuracy.\r\n<h2>Rainfall at Havant</h2>\r\nThe Rainfall Records at the Company’s Head Office at Havant date back to 1886.\r\n\r\nThe month of March saw rainfall levels more than the long term average rain for the month.  Rain fell on 77% of the days, with the maximum daily rainfall approximately 12mm on Friday 30 March 2018.\r\n\r\nTotal rainfall for the month was 97mm, more than the 30 year long term average of 48mm.\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6867" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dailyhavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1054" height="599" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6868" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ltahavmarch18.jpg" alt="" width="1060" height="374" />\r\n<h2>Groundwater Levels at Idsworth</h2>\r\nThe Company has groundwater records from the Idsworth Estate Well, north of Rowlands Castle, which date back to 1931.  Water levels in the Well, which is entirely unaffected by abstraction, give an accurate indication of the groundwater reserves of the South Downs.  In the winter, levels usually rise in response to rainfall, whilst during the summer, levels recede as any summer rainfall either evaporates or is taken up by trees and plants before reaching the aquifer below.  Levels can fluctuate by as much as 20m.\r\n\r\nThe Groundwater level is usually recorded in metres AOD (Above Ordnance Datum), Ordnance Datum principally being equivalent to sea level.\r\n\r\nDespite the dry winter of 2016/17, ground water remained within the “normal” levels for the spring of 2017.  During the summer, levels fell to a “low” level, but recovered to “normal” levels by the end of August 2017.\r\n\r\nIt is normal to see ground water levels recover in the autumn as rainfall increases.  September and December rainfall was above average and October and November below with January being the same as the LTA.  Cumulative rainfall for the seven months being approximately 91% of the long term average which has seen levels increase, and now 0.2m above the long term average at the end of March and remaining within “normal” levels.\r\n\r\nSo long as rainfall remains close to average for the remaining winter and spring, we do not see the need for drought control measures for the summer of 2018, such as temporary use bans.  We would encourage all customers to continue to use water wisely.\r\n\r\nThe graph below shows the change in groundwater level over the last twenty four months compared to the Long Term Average (last 30 years).\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6869" src="https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/idsmarch18.png" alt="" width="1216" height="690" />', 'Water Supply News March 2018', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6866-revision-v1', '', '', '2018-04-24 15:02:00', '2018-04-24 14:02:00', '', 6866, 'https://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/2018/04/24/6866-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0); 
