Yorkshire Water has not introduced any restrictions yet
said he wants to look at introducing compensation if a hosepipe ban is a direct consequence of water companies’ failures.
“We need tougher financial penalties on the companies that are not investing enough to stop water being wasted.”said such bans should not have to happen and “more needs to be done to make sure water companies fix leaks and waste”. Last month saw a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in the UK for the first time, and the driest July in records dating back to 1836 for south east and central southern England.The country could be in drought this month if the dry conditions continue, the Environment Agency has warned.
The Wildlife Trusts, said wetlands need to be restored, to ensure the UK can cope with prolonged periods of dry weather.
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