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Aug 2021
Yorkshire Water's grim outlook for Fewston Reservoir in 50 years
Yorkshire Water has released a mock up of what Fewston Reservoir could look like in 50 years after the effects of climate change.
Rather than a reservoir filled to the brim with water popular with walkers, the image shows how the Washburn Valley could dry up and resemble a desert.
It comes as Yorkshire Water predicts that it will have 100 million fewer litres in its daily supply by 2045.
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To try and tackle the issue, the water company is currently trialling new technology to find leaks more quickly and reduce the water lost by 50% by 2050.
Yorkshire Water continues to ask customers to do their bit by turning off the tap when brushing teeth, opting for a shower instead of a bath and using a watering can instead of a hose.
Martin Christmas, yorkshire environment manager for the Environment Agency, said:
Suzanne Dunn, water resources strategy manager at Yorkshire Water, said:
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