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13/06/2012
Water Firms Begin Lifting Hosepipe Bans
Three water companies have announced that they will lift their hosepipe bans.
After two unusually dry winters seven firms had imposed restrictions on water use in April to combat drought in southern and eastern England.
But the restrictions were followed by record rainfall across England that month and more rain in May and June.
Anglian Water, Southern Water and Thames Water are now to officially announce on Wednesday that their bans will end on Thursday.
Last week, the Environment Agency said wet weather had significantly improved river levels and reservoir stocks and reduced the risk of drought and widespread water restrictions this summer.
South East Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Veolia Water Central and Veolia Water Southeast have confirmed that their hosepipe bans are still in place.
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After two unusually dry winters seven firms had imposed restrictions on water use in April to combat drought in southern and eastern England.
But the restrictions were followed by record rainfall across England that month and more rain in May and June.
Anglian Water, Southern Water and Thames Water are now to officially announce on Wednesday that their bans will end on Thursday.
Last week, the Environment Agency said wet weather had significantly improved river levels and reservoir stocks and reduced the risk of drought and widespread water restrictions this summer.
South East Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Veolia Water Central and Veolia Water Southeast have confirmed that their hosepipe bans are still in place.
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12 March 2012
Hosepipe Ban For Parts Of England
Hosepipe bans are to be introduced across southern and eastern England. Seven firms have said they will impose water restrictions after two unusually dry winters have left reservoirs, aquifers and rivers below normal levels. Two companies, London Water and Southern Water, will enforce restrictions from April 5.
Hosepipe Ban For Parts Of England
Hosepipe bans are to be introduced across southern and eastern England. Seven firms have said they will impose water restrictions after two unusually dry winters have left reservoirs, aquifers and rivers below normal levels. Two companies, London Water and Southern Water, will enforce restrictions from April 5.
13 March 2012
Water Restrictions Expected To Spread
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Water Restrictions Expected To Spread
The environment agency has said hosepipe bans and water restrictions could reach as far north as Yorkshire if the prolonged dry weather continues. South-east of England and East Anglia are already in the grip of the UK’s worst drought in 30 years.
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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban, amid growing fears that the south east of England could face a drought this summer. Around eight million customers in the Thames Water area will be affected by the ban, which will ban the use of hosepipes and sprinklers from April 3.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban, amid growing fears that the south east of England could face a drought this summer. Around eight million customers in the Thames Water area will be affected by the ban, which will ban the use of hosepipes and sprinklers from April 3.
24 February 2006
Environment Agency calls for hosepipe ban
The Environment Agency has called for hosepipe bans to be introduced in southeast England, amid fears that the region could face serious water shortages this summer. The call was made as it emerged that some areas of the South East have experienced their driest period since 1921.
Environment Agency calls for hosepipe ban
The Environment Agency has called for hosepipe bans to be introduced in southeast England, amid fears that the region could face serious water shortages this summer. The call was made as it emerged that some areas of the South East have experienced their driest period since 1921.
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