South West Water declares hosepipe ban
South West Water is asking customers to reduce non-essential water usage across Cornwall and parts of North Devon through a Temporary Use Ban, otherwise known as a hosepipe ban, after the biggest drought since 1935 was officially declared in 8 areas across England last Friday.
Environment Secretary meets with water company chiefs to discuss drought measures
The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies yesterday to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather and the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
Yorkshire Water bolsters leakage drive - dry ground is causing pipes to fracture more easily
Yorkshire Water has increased resources in its networks, leakage and repair teams, in order to save water from leaky pipes.
Thames Water to announce hosepipe ban
Thames Water has issued a statement informing its 15 million customers to prepare for water restrictions.
Welsh Water introduces hosepipe ban to protect Pembrokeshire’s water supplies and environment
Welsh Water is introducing a hosepipe ban to protect Pembrokeshire’s water supplies and environment.
South East Water announces temporary hosepipe ban for customers in Kent and Sussex
South East Water has announced a Temporary Use Ban – commonly known as a hosepipe ban - for its customers in Kent and Sussex.
Met Offices verifies record high temperatures for UK
The UK’s new record-high temperature of 40.3°C at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, has been confirmed by the Met Office, following a rigorous process of analysis and quality control.
Environment Agency convenes National Drought Group as public asked to use water wisely
Yesterday the Environment Agency convened a meeting of the National Drought Group, made up of senior decision makers from Environment Agency, government, water companies, Water UK, the NFU and environmental protection groups including the Angling Trust and Rivers Trust.
National Drought Group meets this morning as Environment Agency warns over drought risk for England
The National Drought Group is meeting this morning as the Environment Agency is warning that parts of England could enter “drought” status due to the prolonged dry weather and record temperatures.
Southern Water applies for drought permit to protect River Test in Hampshire
Southern Water has applied to the Environment Agency a for drought permit to protect the River Test due to the threat of a serious deficiency of water supplies in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight water supply areas.