Pictures and video footage of Dovestone Reservoir show a dramatic drop in water levels
in the midst of a hot and dry summer - but water bosses say they are not considering any restrictions.
But United Utilities say they are not considering any restrictions such as hosepipe bans, which are in place in other parts of the country. Other nearby areas are experiencing more normal levels of rainfall that can be drawn upon and supplies moved in the event of diminished water supply.However, they are encouraging people to "use water wisely" in order to help conserve supplies and benefit the environment.
The last month has seen the hottest temperatures ever recorded across the country and in Greater Manchester, as parts of England reached a scorching 40C for the first time in history. Other areas of the country are facing warnings over possible drought, and measures including hosepipe bans have been introduced in Kent and Sussex.
Dovestone Reservoir lies east of Oldham and north east of Ashton-under-Lyne. It supplies drinking water to the local area, and is a popular tourist and walking spot situated in the Peak District National Park. It is surrounded by moorland, outcrops and a panoramic view of the southern Pennines.
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