Hosepipe Ban
Households in some parts of the East Midlands will be banned from using hosepipes from today.
Temporary restrictions to "protect supply", says Government
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said: "These temporary restrictions will help protect the public's water supply in the areas most affected by the record low levels of rainfall we have experienced.
"We can all help reduce the effects of drought by respecting these restrictions and being smarter about how we use water. Taking action now to reduce how much water we use will help us all in the future."
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Drought in the East Midlands
A scheme is being planned to push millions of gallons of water from one part of the Midlands to another to help ease the water shortage.
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Hosepipe ban in force from today
Households in some parts of the East Midlands will be banned from using hosepipes from today.