US EditionHopepipe Ban Announced for North Yorkshire as Warning It 'Could Last Until Winter'
- Starting July 11, restrictions on the use of hosepipes will be implemented across Yorkshire to limit non-essential water consumption due to ongoing dry conditions.
- The ban comes after an extended period of dry conditions and a drought declaration in June, following rainfall totaling only 15cm from February through June.
- The region's reservoirs stand at 55.8% capacity, which is 26.1% lower than normal, and water usage surged by 4.3 billion litres between April and June due to hot weather.
- Dave Kaye, Yorkshire Water's director of water, emphasized the urgency of implementing measures to reduce water usage and safeguard Yorkshire’s natural environment, highlighting that the restrictions are necessary to ensure a reliable supply and environmental protection.
- The restrictions will remain until significant rainfall restores stocks, allowing drought permits to manage water abstracted from rivers and reservoirs responsibly.
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Yorkshire Water: Hosepipe ban announced for UK area - and it could last until WINTER - The Mirror
Water chiefs have warned that parts of the UK will face a hosepipe ban from Friday which could last into the winter due to critically low water levels in its reservoirs
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The Independent (US)Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold
Ban will come into effect on Friday, Yorkshire Water said, after region entered drought status last month
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