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NE England sees Driest May since 1862

Posted on 1st June, 2020

A Bolton Reservoir

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A North Yorks Reservoir

 

(Met Office 01 Jun 2020) "Commenting on the relative lack of rainfall, Harvey Bradshaw, Executive Director for Environment and Business, Environment Agency, said: “This has been an exceptionally dry spring, we have seen a fall in river flows and reservoir levels. However, at this time most water companies across the country have appropriate water reserves for this time of year ... We can all do our part to use water wisely and manage this precious resource, simple steps such as fitting a trigger to your hose or using a bucket to wash the car or water plants can make a difference.”  

 

Water UK Chief Executive Christine McGourty added: “These are exceptional times and the record-breaking dry weather is a powerful reminder of what a precious, natural resource our water is. With so many people at home and enjoying their gardens, water companies are seeing record demand for water, which can cause issues with water pressure. Working together, we can all make a difference right now, so let’s use water wisely. We need to keep washing our hands, but make other small changes to our water use, for example cutting back on paddling pools and sprinklers, particularly at the peak times in the evening.”

  

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Related article - 29 May 20, "Don't water your lawn and take showers not baths, Britons are warned as driest May on record raises fears of summer hosepipe bans

  • Yorkshire Water asked its three million households to cut their water usage
  • Britain has seen an average of 1.25in of rain so far in the driest May in 124 years
  • United Utilities applied for a drought order to take supplies from the Lake District"

A water company has warned customers not to spray their lawns and take four-minute showers rather than baths ...Yorkshire Water has seen a spike in demand amid lockdown ... having only seen an average of 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain across the UK so far this month. It has asked its three million households to voluntarily cut their water usage, urging people to turn the taps off when brushing their teeth.

 

"South East Water has also asked its 2.2million customers 'to help us by taking simple steps, such as not watering lawns, reusing paddling pool water and only using dishwashers and washing machines on full loads to help make sure there is enough water for everyone'.

 

In the South East there has been only 0.23in (5.8mm) of rainfall, making it drier than the Sahara."

 

"But the trade association representing water companies assured people that there are currently no plans to introduce a hosepipe ban."

 

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See also Sunshine graph

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