A hosepipe ban could be introduced across Ryedale as reservoir levels fall below 50 per cent (Image: Newsquest)
A HOSEPIPE ban could be introduced across Ryedale.
Yorkshire Water has confirmed it is considering imposing a hosepipe ban after reservoir levels fell below 50 per cent.
A Yorkshire Water spokesperson said today: “Our reservoir stocks have dropped below 50 per cent, which is 20 per cent lower than normal for this time of year, and river levels remain low due to the lack of rain we’ve seen in our region.
"With those things in mind we’re carefully reviewing our current and future position, taking into account the forecast for further high temperatures and little rainfall in the region.
"As a result, temporary use bans and drought permits are the options we’re considering implementing.”
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