Why is there still a hosepipe ban?

[Thames Water]

Thanks for all you’re doing to help save water.

Thames Water - Hosepipe ban ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-restrictions )

It’s rained, but rivers and reservoirs are still low

Hello,

We’ve had a few downpours, so you might be wondering why our hosepipe ban (also known as a Temporary Use Ban) is still in place.

The fact is river and reservoirs are still very low for the time of year and we need to plan now so supplies are safe for when summer comes around again.

As part of this, we’re also working hard to fix leaks – we’ve grown our workforce to over 200 repair teams, helping us repair 19% more leaks this August compared to last year.

Pulling together to protect our supplies

We’re doing everything we can to prevent wastage through leaks. The summer drought caused pipes to shift in the ground, doubling the number of leaks.

Please tell us ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/leak/ ) if you see a leak. We know it’s frustrating if you report one and it’s not fixed quickly, but we’re working hard to do so – our video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QoOpt0Yugw&feature=emb_imp_woyt ) explains what it takes to carry out the repair.

Finding and fixing leaks ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QoOpt0Yugw&feature=emb_imp_woyt )

Thank you so much for all your help so far. Our data shows that since we’ve had the hosepipe ban, and some rain, demand for water across our area is the lowest it’s been for five years.

Water levels at their lowest in 19 years

Despite the ban and the rain, river levels are still well below average, and reservoirs are down by as much as 25% – the lowest level since 2003. We’ll need plenty more rain through the autumn and winter to help them recover.

That’s why it’s so important we save as much water as we can now. We’ll continue to focus on finding and fixing leaks, and we’ll keep the hosepipe ban ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-restrictions ) in place for now.

Please keep on helping

Please keep observing the ban – as life moves indoors again, there are still lots of ways you can help save water, many of which will help save energy too. Here are just a few:

Shorter showers ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-saving/water-saving-tips )

Squeeze a few minutes
off your shower

Fix leaking loos ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-saving/water-saving-tips )

Fix leaky loos and
dripping taps

Washing machine ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-saving/water-saving-tips )

Fully load your washing
machine or dishwasher

Get more water saving tips ( https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-saving/water-saving-tips )

Thanks again for continuing to make sure every drop counts.

The Thames Water team

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