Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans as another heatwave descends on England.
Yorkshire Water, however, is not one of them.
But it does say that this could be implemented later as part of its drought plan.
The four companies that have instigated or are planning hosepipe bans are
- Southern Water
- South East Water
- Thames
- Welsh Water.
Yorkshire Water has more than five million customers in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, part of North Lincolnshire, most of North Yorkshire and part of Derbyshire.
In 2020-21 its leaks per property per day was 130 litres.
A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said: “Our reservoir stocks have dropped below 50%, which is 20% lower than normal for this time of year, and river levels remain low due to the lack of rain we’ve seen in our region.
“With those things in mind, we’re carefully reviewing our current and future position, taking into account the forecast for further high temperatures and little rainfall in the region. As a result, temporary use bans and drought permits are the options we’re considering.”
But the spokesperson said they “haven’t applied for any drought orders or implemented Temporary Usage Bans (TUBs)”.
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Northumberland Water does cover parts of North Yorkshire. Its leakage per property per day is 110 litres.
The website says that there are “no plans in place to implement any drought measures such as hosepipe bans,” but adds that it is “good practice” to use water wisely.