South West Water's hosepipe ban across Cornwall is to be lifted on 25 September.
A hosepipe ban was introduced in Cornwall and a small part of north Devon on 23 August last yearA hosepipe ban across Cornwall and a small part of north Devon is to be lifted on 25 September, South West Water has announced.SWW stressed the region remains in official drought status and urged people to continue conserving water.SWW said water levels at Roadford Reservoir - which services much of Devon - would be reviewed "at the end of the peak tourist season".
At Roadford water levels remain at 57% - slightly higher than the 54% recorded at the same time last year. SWW said "positive developments" ensured the hosepipe ban in the areas serviced by Colliford could be responsibly lifted.The company said: "Since the restrictions have been in place, there have been positive developments due to the collaboration of customers, South West Water's investments, and recent rainfall."Climate change has shown how unpredictable weather patterns can be and we must continue to protect the region's rivers and beautiful natural resources.
"We want to emphasise that water is a valuable resource and urge residents, businesses, and visitors to use water responsibly and Save Every Drop."However, the hosepipe ban is to remain across most of the county for the time being. The company said its investments in developing new water sources and building new infrastructure - such as pipe transfer schemes - would increase capacity in Cornwall by 45% by 2025.Follow BBC News South West on
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