Customers have been sent a message about the situation15:56, 12 Jul 2026Severn Trent has urged households across the Midlands to 'use less water' amid the ongoing UK heatwave.‌Scorching temperatures have been sweeping across Britain in recent weeks, prompting a surge in water usage.‌Though no hosepipe bans are in place, the firm has asked customers to be 'more mindful' as conditions remain warm.‌READ MORE: The disturbing digital trail left by racist monster who raped Sikh woman he thought was MuslimIn a message sent to customers on Sunday (July 12), Severn Trent said: "We've seen the highest water demand ever recorded in a single day."The hot, dry weather means we're all using more water than usual.‌"We're fixing leaks, treating more clean water and moving water around the region, but we n