Is there a hosepipe ban?

No, but it’s still really important to use water carefully so there’s enough for everyone.

Scarhouse Reservoir

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It’s really important we all use water carefully so there’s enough for everyone in Yorkshire.

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What are the reservoir levels?

You see the current water situation in our watsit report.

Watsit report

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Frequently asked questions

Will there be a hosepipe ban this year?

We’re closely monitoring the weather after what has been the driest combined February, March and April for almost 90 years. As a result, reservoirs are down on where they should be at this time of year.

What are our current reservoir levels like?

Our reservoir levels are currently lower than usual at this time last year. Water usage has increased due to the hot temperatures in April – around 80 million litres a day additional supply – equivalent of York and Harrogate’s daily usage – so it’s important everyone takes steps to use water wisely to protect resources later into the summer.

What can I do to save water?

It’s important everyone takes steps to use water wisely and save water where possible. You can find loads of tips to on our water saving page.

What are you doing to save water?

We understand that it’s not all down to our customers to save water, and we're really grateful for your help. Our colleagues are working hard in the heat, finding and fixing leaks as quickly as they can to save as much water as possible. We’re using our network of pipes to carefully manage our resources and move water around the region.