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Jun 2020
Yorkshire Water urges residents to be careful with water use
Yorkshire Water is asking residents to be careful with the amount of water they're using.
The lack of rainfall and increase in people staying at home is having huge impacts on the water levels in the district, the organisation said.
The Met Office has announced that May was the sunniest month on record for the UK and with many residents at home during this warm weather, water consumption has increased.
Filling paddling pools and watering gardens more regularly has led Yorkshire Water to warn customers to be more vigilant with the amount of water they're using.
Leighton reservoir, near Masham, has changed dramatically over the sunny months, with water levels decreasing.
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New practices are being put in place by Yorkshire Water in order to meet the requirements of the public, many of whom are still at home more than usual.
As a turn in the weather approaches, Yorkshire Water is confident the low water levels can still cover the needs of the public. But they're encouraging people to remain cautious and make small changes such as shorter showers.
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