UK heatwave: Hosepipe ban in Cornwall first in 26 yearson August 15, 2022 at 7:31 am

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

South West Water says it was “left with no other choice” to “protect our precious water”.

HosepipeImage source, PA Media

A hosepipe ban is to start in Cornwall for the first time in 26 years amid a continuing drought.

South West Water (SWW) said it had been “left with no other choice” to “protect our precious water”.

The ban, which includes parts of north Devon, will begin on 23 August.

Activities to be banned include using hosepipes to water gardens or clean cars. Businesses and farmers are unaffected.

Colliford Lake

Image source, PA Media

Lisa Gahan, of SWW, said it was the “right thing to do” in the “extremely hot and prolonged dry weather”.

“We’ve done our best to avoid this ban,” she said.

“In the last two years we’ve doubled the amount of leak detection staff and now fix about 2,000 leaks a month.

“Thirty per cent of leaks happen on customer supply pipes, we’ve offered to fix these leaks for free.”

Customers will still be able to water gardens or clean cars without using a hosepipe if they use tap water from a bucket or watering can.

Or they can use water that is not sourced from taps such as grey water, rainwater from a water butt or a private borehole.

The temporary measure will not apply to blue badge holders or those on SWW’s priority register.

SWW said the ban also covered some households in the Upper Tamar region of north Devon and there was a postcode checker on its website. where people could see if they were affected.

presentational grey line

Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk.

Related Internet Links

The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Advertisement -

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

The Papers: Putin ‘must pay for Navalny’ and Harry reaches outon February 17, 2024 at 12:40 am

The reported death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny and a possible royal rapprochement lead the papers.The reported death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny and...

Man City claim routine win over Everton to return to secondon November 21, 2021 at 4:30 pm

Manchester City claim a comfortable victory over Everton to move back up to second in the Premier League and within touching distance of leaders...

Heathrow arrest after woman says she was raped on flighton February 9, 2022 at 12:44 pm

A man was arrested after the United Airlines flight from Newark Airport landed at Heathrow.Image source, Getty ImagesA passenger was arrested at Heathrow Airport...

Berrettini fights off Alcaraz comeback to win in five setson January 21, 2022 at 8:52 am

Matteo Berrettini overcomes Spanish prospect Carlos Alcaraz in an enthralling five-set battle to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoverieson January 26, 2023 at 7:18 pm

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years.Image source, Getty ImagesBy Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsArchaeologists say they have found...