Yorkshire has implemented a temporary use ban on hosepipes due to the region experiencing record low rainfall and high water demand. The area received only 15cm of rainfall from February to June, affecting reservoir levels which are at 55.8% capacity. This is significantly lower than the typical levels during this season. The restrictions aim to conserve water and protect the environment, with other regions like London also facing pressure on water supplies, though currently without a ban in place.
Yorkshire has faced the driest and warmest spring on record this year, with only 15cm of rainfall from February to June, significantly impacting water reserves.
The temporary use ban will restrict hosepipe usage for gardens, washing cars, pool filling, and surface cleaning until significant rainfall occurs to replenish reservoirs.
Yorkshire's reservoirs are currently only 55.8% full, which is 26.1% lower than normal levels for this time of year, necessitating the hosepipe ban.
Thames Water acknowledges the low water levels and warns that although London is not facing a ban yet, the risk of restrictions is increasing.
Collection
[
|
...
]