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Hosepipe Ban Announced for North Yorkshire as Warning It 'Could Last Until Winter'
YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 8 – The ban aims to conserve water after reservoirs fell to 55.8% capacity, 26.1% below normal, following the driest and warmest spring in 132 years, officials said.
- Starting July 11, residents across Yorkshire will face a temporary restriction on using hosepipes for purposes like watering gardens and washing vehicles, as authorities act to conserve dwindling water supplies.
- The ban follows the Environment Agency declaring Yorkshire in drought status last month due to an extremely dry spring and low rainfall.
- Reservoirs stand at 55.8% capacity, 26.1% below normal, and increased demand added 4.3 billion litres of water usage between April and June.
- Dave Kaye, director of water, stressed the importance of immediate measures to preserve water resources and safeguard the environment in Yorkshire.
- Restrictions will remain until significant rainfall replenishes reservoirs and groundwater, with drought permits allowing more river abstraction to maintain supply.
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