Fears of summer 2020 hosepipe ban
A combination of events are creating conditions that increase the risk of a hosepipe ban this summer. The main fear stems from the hot weather being experienced in the UK [...]
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Hosepipe Ban Next Month For Southern Water Customers
Despite last weekend’s heavy rainfall, Southern Water is set to impose a hosepipe ban next month due to excessively dry conditions in the region. As reported previously, [...]
Hosepipe Ban in 2019 very possible due to lack of rainfall
A lack of rainfall in recent weeks means that hosepipe bans may be needed in the most vulnerable parts of the country this year. A low water table in East Anglia has been [...]
Isle of Man Hosepipe Ban Starts Now
The Isle of Man is under its first hosepipe ban for 15 years. Manx Utilities chairman Dr Alex Allinson said water restrictions were needed to guarantee the water supply: [...]
Hosepipe Ban Cancelled by United Utilities
A hosepipe ban due to start on the 5th of August has been called off due to recent heavy rain. United Utilities said that recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have eased [...]
Northern Ireland Hosepipe Ban Lifted
Northern Ireland’s hosepipe ban imposed almost three weeks ago was lifted at noon on Thursday by Northern Ireland Water. A spokesperson said there had been a [...]
Hosepipe Ban 2018 – First Mainland Hosepipe Ban Since 2012
A hosepipe ban is to be put in place in England for the first time since 2012. United Utilities will enforce a hosepipe ban in the North West of England affecting around 7 [...]
First Hosepipe Ban in England since 2012 on the way
United Utilities, which serves seven million people in the North West, say they will have “no choice” but to enforce a hosepipe ban if water demand does not drop [...]
Hosepipe Ban Enforced in Northern Ireland
A Hosepipe Ban was put in place in Northern Ireland starting from 6pm on Friday 29 June 2018. It’s the first in Northern Ireland since 1995. Northern Ireland Water have [...]
Hosepipe Ban 2018 – Commentary
The UK currently finds itself basking in a heatwave and a very dry environment can be seen all around. Parkland grass is the colour of straw and flowerbeds are bone dry. A [...]
Hosepipe Ban Possible in 2018
Despite a seemingly wet few months, hosepipe bans and water restrictions may be needed in 2018. Rainfall during autumn and winter over the last two years has been lower than [...]
Heatwave Leads to Water Restriction Warnings
Britain is currently experiencing a heatwave at levels not seen since 1995. Although wetter weather is expected, extra pressure has been put on water suppliers to keep up [...]
Chances of a Hosepipe Ban in 2017
Despite widespread press coverage and advice on water usage from a few water companies, a hosepipe ban or water restrictions in 2017 still look unlikely. Long term weather [...]
Hosepipe Ban Becoming More Likely
A hosepipe ban in the summer of 2017 has become more likely following a dry period over the winter months. According to the Met Office, the six month period between October [...]
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