Yorkshire Water has announced a hosepipe ban his month as a result of the continued dry weather.

In a statement issued by the company, they revealed that parts of Yorkshire had seen the lowest rainfall since records began more than 130 years ago.

The plan will come into effect on August 26 and the company has revealed it will update everyone on when it will end.

Yorkshire Water’s director of water, Neil Dewis stressed that the hot, dry weather means that Yorkshire rivers are running low and reservoirs are around 20 percent lower than expected this time of year.

Mr Dewis continued to argue that the company had done everything they can “to avoid putting in restrictions” but they are now necessary “as part of drought planning.”

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He added: “We’re grateful to our customers, who have been saving water where they can this summer. It is really important that we all continue to do so, to help protect our water resources and the environment. “

The company has been working hard to balance water stock throughout the region and reduce water lost from leaky pipes.

Extra people are also part of field teams and have adopted a seven-day working pattern so they can find and fix leaks quicker.

Mr Dewis added: “We’ve been monitoring reservoir levels, weather forecasts and other environmental indicators closely to determine whether we might need to put further measures in place.  

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“As we’ve now reached that trigger point, we need to make sure that we have enough supply for the essential needs of people across the region this year and next, as well as making sure we’re able to protect our local environment by limiting the amount of water we have to draw from the rivers.

“Our decision to introduce a hosepipe ban is based on the risk that water stocks continue to fall in the coming weeks and the need to be cautious about clean water supplies and long-term river health.”

Here’s what a hosepipe ban means for you:

  • Watering a garden using a hosepipe 
  • Cleaning vehicles or boats using a hosepipe 
  • Watering plants with a hosepipe 
  • Filling or maintaining a domestic swimming or paddling pool 
  • Drawing water, using a hosepipe, for domestic recreational use 
  • Cleaning walls or windows of domestic premises using a hosepipe 
  • Cleaning paths or patios using a hosepipe 
  • Cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces using a hosepipe 

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