Hosepipe Ban

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recent posts Severn Trent Warning over Hose...
Severn Trent Warning over Hosepipe Bans
Posted by Hose on June 10th, 2011
The Severn Trent water company has warned that water restrictions are under review, following the second driest spring since records began. The GMB union has been told that a hosepipe ban was likely in two weeks, though Severn Trent have not confirmed...
United Utilities End Hosepipe ...
United Utilities End Hosepipe Ban
Posted by Hose on August 18th, 2010
United Utilities have announced that they are lifting the hosepipe ban from Thursday 19th of August following recent rainfall enabling water stocks to be replenished. The hosepipe ban was put in place on July 9th after the driest December to June...
This Year’s Hosepipe Ban...
This Year’s Hosepipe Ban – The Facts
Posted by Hose on July 12th, 2010
We’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding the hosepipe ban recently put in place by United Utilities. The most popular question is along the lines of “what can I and can’t I use the hosepipe for?” It’s really very...
Hosepipe Warning This Summer...
Hosepipe Warning This Summer
Posted by Hose on June 23rd, 2010
The Environment Agency is warning residents in the North West of England that the area is at risk of drought unless there is substantial rainfall in the next two months. Reservoirs in the region are expected to fall further than their already low...
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  • Hose: There are no hosepipe bans in place anywhere in the UK right...
  • Owen Spence: We have just moved to Barrow Upon Soar and were vehemently a...
  • vicki: some people are just wasting water, i dont think thats fair ...
  • vicki: why do some people water one plant for 3 days without a care...
  • Hose: There are no hosepipe bans anywhere in the UK at the moment ...
recent from Featured Articles Drought Official in Anglian Region Drought Official in Anglian Region
As has been suspected for a few days, the Environment Agency has today declared a drought in East Anglia. Here’s the Agency’s statement in full: Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today. Areas in the South West,...
recent from Latest News Severn Trent Warning over Hosepipe Bans Severn Trent Warning over Hosepipe Bans
The Severn Trent water company has warned that water restrictions are under review, following the second driest spring since records began. The GMB union has been told that a hosepipe ban was likely in two weeks, though Severn Trent have not confirmed this. The company has 8 million customers and covers...
recent from Water Saving Tips CCW Offers Water Saving Tips CCW Offers Water Saving Tips
In support of Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Week (20 to 26 October) the Consumer Council for Water is encouraging consumers to take a look at where they may be wasting water, energy, and therefore money around the home. Around three quarters of a household’s energy use relates to heating...
recent from Hosepipe Ban News Severn Trent Warning over Hosepipe Bans Severn Trent Warning over Hosepipe Bans
The Severn Trent water company has warned that water restrictions are under review, following the second driest spring since records began. The GMB union has been told that a hosepipe ban was likely in two weeks, though Severn Trent have not confirmed this. The company has 8 million customers and covers...