Only use the tap water you need with temperatures set to continue to remain high over the coming days.

That is the message from Scottish Water as there is low rainfall levels across the country.

It mean being water efficient in and around the home will be essential to helping to keep supplies flowing.

Water sources such as reservoirs, lochs and rivers continue to be monitored to allow supplies to be distributed effectively.

Kes Juskowiak, national water operations manager, said householders should think about their water use during the warm, dry weather.

He said: “People are obviously likely to be spending more time in their gardens and I would urge customers to think about the water they use and try to use less.

“From watering the garden with sprinklers and hoses, to filling up paddling pools, we are keen to not place further demand on the public water system at this time."