The water companies have politely asked people to use water sparingly.
This means not watering lawns, gardens and plants.
Probably also means not filling up paddling pools.
Having a quick shower and not a bath.
Not washing our cars.
Not using hosepipes and patio washers etc.
Just common sense stuff really.
In Marple I know we have had hardly any rain for 7 weeks. I for one don't wish to have to use a standby tap, as many people did in 1976.