A hosepipe ban will remain in force across Yorkshire despite recent heavy rainfall, the region’s water company has said.
The ban, which stops people using hosepipes for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car or filling a paddling pool, was brought in amid an extended spell of very hot, dry weather across England.
Dave Kaye, from Yorkshire Water, said although rain at the weekend was “very welcome” it was “not going to improve things to a level where reservoir stocks recover”.
Previously, the company’s chief executive said restrictions, which apply to customers across much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and parts of Derbyshire, were expected to remain until winter.
When the hosepipe ban was announced earlier this month, Yorkshire Water said reservoir levels stood at just over 50% – a record low for the time of the year and “significantly below” the average for early July, which is nearer 80%.
Mr Kaye said…
