Water boss warns hosepipe ban could continue into 2026
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Water boss warns hosepipe ban could continue into 2026
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"Bosses at Yorkshire Water have warned that the current hosepipe ban could continue into 2026. There is a chance residents could remain under the ban despite recent heavy rainfall, the company's director Dave Kaye told the BBC. He said that rain would have to fall persistently for the rest of the year if the ban were to be lifted, though he added that reservoir levels in the area had risen."
The Independent provides on-the-ground coverage across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech through investigations and documentaries. The outlet operates without paywalls and requests donations to fund reporters and make journalism accessible to all. Yorkshire Water warned that a hosepipe ban could continue into 2026 despite recent heavy rainfall. Company director Dave Kaye said persistent rain would be required to lift the ban and noted that reservoir levels had only risen. Households in Yorkshire face legal restrictions on hosepipe use for gardens, cars, hot tubs, paddling pools, and outdoor cleaning, with fines possible for breaches.
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