A hosepipe ban may be introduced to around 33,000 properties as record demand for water continues.
One householder says the "street was like a lake" as Anglian Water works on a repair.
The past few weeks have seen a number of floods in Suffolk caused by burst pipes.
Three water companies are enforcing hosepipe bans on customers - but one is not.
Planting trees and using mulch on bare soil are among the tips offered by experts.
South West Water says demand has increased by 5.4 million litres during the recent hot weather.
The RNLI Jersey lifeboat says people should check weather and tide information before going to sea.
The infrastructure minister will give more details about the pool's future in the States Assembly.
Cambridge Water and Anglian Water are imposing hosepipe bans covering much of the East of England.