Yorkshire Water anticipates a hosepipe ban for five million customers beginning July 14 due to drought conditions affecting the region. Recent internal documents indicate that the company has been monitoring water resources and assessing the need for restrictions since early 2025, considering forecasts for continued dry weather into summer. As part of the broader context, other areas across the UK and Europe are also experiencing severe heatwaves, which have heightened water demand. Yorkshire was designated in official drought status in mid-June, reflecting escalating water supply concerns.
Millions of Yorkshire households are facing a potential hosepipe ban in two weeks time to cope with the county's drought. Internal Yorkshire Water documents suggest a temporary ban for its five million customers has been pencilled in for July 14.
Yorkshire Water has indicated it is prepared to enforce restrictions, as internal forecasting indicates a likelihood of requiring bans due to ongoing dry conditions and a forecast of prolonged dry weather through the summer season.
Other regions across the UK and Europe are also suffering from severe heatwaves, which are leading to increased water demand and potential supply issues as summertime conditions worsen.
In mid-June, Yorkshire was officially declared in drought status, marking an escalation in water scarcity due to ongoing dry conditions and contributing factors related to climate patterns.
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