first ban on the use of hoses of in year was announced in hampshire and island of White after England recorded its driest July in a century.
Southern Water said the temporary ban was necessary as the drought threatens to damage habitat. of River Test and River Itchen.
Extreme heat as well as reduced rainfall, near demand saw water levels dropSouth water said on Friday. For past eight months there was very little rain in Hampshire, and one of driest years on record for more how century.
Southern Water said river flow is now about 25% lower than should be at this time of year.
The ban on hoses means customers won’t be able to water their garden. using hose, wash cars, fill ponds, swim pools or rowing pools, among other restrictions.
“River flows are about 25% lower than they should to be for July, which is tantamount to losing more than 25 million baths of water,” said Dr. Alison Hoyle, director of risk and compliance with Southern Water.
The ban will take effect effect on 5th of August.
move since this July was the driest in England since 1911, with only 24 percent of expected amount of Rain recorded so far this month was reported by the Met Office earlier this week.
National Drought Control Team Holds Emergency Meeting on Tuesday amid fears drought could need be announced.
