Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Drought - Defra relaxes rules to help farmers deal with impacts of dry weather
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that more support will be provided for farmers to help them deal with the impacts of some of the driest weather for decades.
Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban for London and Thames Valley will start next week
Thames Water has today confirmed that the Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will come into effect across London and the Thames Valley at 00:01 BST, 24 August 2022.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced this morning that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from 26th August
Essex & Suffolk Water asks customers to cut back on water use as drought confirmed across Essex and Suffolk
Essex & Suffolk Water is appealing for customers specifically in Essex and London Boroughs to cut back on water use following official confirmation on Friday August 12 by the Environment Agency of drought status across the East Anglia and London.
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.