Thames Water proclaims hosepipe ban for big components of southern England | EUROtoday

Thames Water has introduced a hosepipe ban will start subsequent Tuesday for purchasers throughout a big a part of southern England.

Customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and a few components of Berkshire will likely be affected by the incoming ban, starting subsequent week.

The water firm mentioned the measure will likely be introduced in after the Environment Agency positioned its space into the “prolonged dry weather category”.

The ban will start on July 22 for buyer in all OX postcodes, all GL postcodes, all SN postcodes in addition to clients in RG4, RG8 and RG9 postcodes.

Thames Water mentioned these areas had been chosen as a result of a lot of the water is provided by Farmoor Reservoir, which is fed by pumping water from the River Thames.

The firm mentioned the nice and cozy and dry climate means the movement within the river is low, which impacts the quantity of water that may be pumped into the reservoir.”

It mentioned: “Our current reservoir levels in Farmoor are below average for this time of year at 92 per cent. Reduced flow from groundwater to the River Thames and no forecast rain means that our ability to maintain storage may be difficult.

“And forecast high temperatures are likely to increase the demand for water in the area. The hot weather also means more water is lost through evaporation from water bodies such as rivers and lakes. Managing the amount of water we take from rivers can help protect local wildlife.”

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