Yorkshire has implemented its first hosepipe ban of the year following the driest spring on record, with residents in drought-affected areas prohibited from using hosepipes for various outdoor tasks. Those breaching the ban face fines of £1,000. The region received only 15cm of rainfall, significantly below the average. Reservoirs are substantially low at 55.8% capacity, prompting higher demand for water. While exceptions exist for cleaning animals, households are encouraged to use buckets instead of hosepipes for other outdoor activities to conserve water.
The hosepipe ban, legally enforceable, prohibits householders in Yorkshire from using hosepipes for various outdoor activities, with a potential fine of £1,000 for breaches.
Yorkshire Water reported that the region experienced both the driest and warmest spring on record, with rainfall measuring just 15cm, far below the seasonal average.
Reservoir levels in Yorkshire are critically low, at 55.8% full, indicating a shortage of available water resources compared to historical levels.
All households in Yorkshire are encouraged to use alternative methods, such as buckets, to carry out necessary outdoor activities amidst the drought conditions.
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