Hosepipe ban announced for parts of UK as drought takes hold
Hosepipe ban confirmed for part of UK after driest spring on record
- Yorkshire Water has announced a hosepipe ban for the region.
- The temporary use ban will come into effect from Friday, 11 July.
- The measure is a response to Yorkshire experiencing its driest spring on record, with significantly reduced rainfall and increased water demand.
- Reservoir levels in the region are currently at 55.8 per cent capacity, which is 26.1 per cent lower than typical for this time of year, and the Environment Agency declared a drought in Yorkshire on 12 June.
- The hosepipe ban means people are not allowed to use a hosepipe to water their gardens, clean their cars or fill swimming pools until further notice.