BREAKING: 'Restrictions on water use are no longer currently required.’ The hosepipe ban affecting households across London and the Thames Valley has been lifted today.
and the Thames Valley has been lifted today.
The hosepipe ban came into effect on August 24 after months of low rainfall and exceptionally hot weather over the summer.The hosepipe ban – officially called the Temporary Use Ban – imposed restrictions on water use. ‘Careful consideration has gone into our decision to remove the ban. Despite the recent rain, we still need to protect our future water supply. We need more rain throughout winter to ensure our rivers and reservoirs are fully recharged, ready for spring and summer next year.’This includes Farmoor, which supplies approximately 480,000 customers across Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, where water levels have returned to near normal levels of 87%.
‘It’s also why fixing leaks remains our top priority. We’re investing millions to upgrade infrastructure across the region. This supports my Turnaround plan, which aims to transform Thames Water’s performance, improving the service our customers receive and protecting the environment.
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