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Nov 2022
Hosepipe ban to remain despite heavy rain across Harrogate district
Yorkshire Water confirmed it will keep the ban in order to help refill its reservoirs ready for dry weather in spring and summer next year.
The hosepipe ban across the Harrogate district will remain in place despite today's heavy rainfall.
Yorkshire Water confirmed it will keep the ban in order to help refill its reservoirs ready for dry weather in spring and summer next year.
A spokesperson for the company said:
“Although we have had some rainfall recently, reservoir levels are still significantly below where we would expect for this time of year and are only around half full.
"Winter is the best chance our reservoirs have to refill and be ready for the warmer and drier months in spring and summer next year.
"We’re grateful to our customers who have been saving water where they can this summer, it’s important that we all continue to do so over winter too. Our teams are out 24/7 fixing leaks and moving water around the region to where it’s needed.
"The hosepipe ban is still in place to help protect the environment and give our reservoirs the best possible chance at returning to healthy levels.”
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain across the district today and into tomorrow morning, saying there is the possibility of localised flooding.
Read more:
- Met Office issues weather warning for rain in Harrogate district
- Hosepipe ban introduced for Harrogate district
Meanwhile, extensive surface water has appeared on the Stray in Harrogate and there are reports of small patches of flooding on roads across the district.
One hardy resident was out this morning trying to clear leaves from blocked drains on Leadhall Lane, in an attempt to clear the flooded road between the junctions of Leadhall Road and By-ways.
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