The Water Board said demand was 10% above average

Rainfall last month was down by a quarter, but the soil remained moist and streams remained normal for the time of year.

The Water Board's figures for March show that despite the lower than average rainfall and a demand 10% above the seasonal average, the volume collected was equal to that used.

Water from three streams in the St Saviour's reservoir catchment and the Vale Marais stream were collected through the whole of March, while four others were used for part of the month.

The new St Andrew's reservoir is still being filled and the board says it will be available if needed during the summer, although it is unlikely to be full.

There were 15 pollution incidents during March including two oil spillages, two sewage spillages and two chemical or slurry spillages.