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Hosepipe ban could last until winter, Yorkshire Water warns
Hosepipe restrictions put in place on July 11 could last until winter, Yorkshire Water said today (August 28).
The restrictions were introduced following Yorkshire's driest spring in 132 years.
Yorkshire's reservoir stocks have continue to decrease and are now at 35.8%. The average capacity for this time of year is 73.4%, according to the utilities company.
Levels were reported to be at 42.2% on August 12.
Dave Kaye, director of water at Yorkshire Water, said:
We're expecting some more rainfall over the next few days. While welcome, it is likely to be taken up by plants and the parched ground and countryside, with very little making its way into our reservoirs.
Hosepipe restrictions will remain in place until reservoir stocks have recovered - this could extend into the winter.
Drought was officially declared in Yorkshire on June 12.
Siince then, multiple drought order applications have been made in an attempt to restore reservoir levels by allowing Yorkshire Water to abstract water from alternative sources.
The most recent approved application was on August 23, which allowed Yorkshire Water to take water from the River Ouse, at Moor Monkton.
August is expected to be the seventh consecutive month of below average rainfall.
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