Anglian Water says Storm Austen will not end hosepipe ban

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

Anglian Water says the hosepipe ban in Norfolk and Suffolk will remain in place despite Storm Austen bringing rainfall to the region.

Anglian Water has revealed that Storm Austen will not lead to the lifting of the hosepipe ban currently in place across parts of Norfolk and Suffolk since July 11. The ban was introduced following extreme heat and temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.

The ban restricts the use of hosepipes for watering gardens, cleaning private vehicles, and filling or maintaining swimming pools, paddling pools and hot tubs. Some people questioned whether rainfall from Storm Austen could help end the restrictions.

However, Anglian Water said the exceptionally dry and hot summer has left rivers, reservoirs and groundwater sources at lower levels than normal. A spokesman stated: 'These sources take time to recover and require sustained periods of rainfall over a much longer period, which could take several months depending on the area.' The company said restrictions will remain in place until water resources have recovered sufficiently and returned closer to normal levels.

Meanwhile, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Suffolk on Friday 23 October, with gusts of up to 50mph forecast for Ipswich and coastal areas.

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• Anglian Water reveals if Storm Austen will bring an end to hosepipe banAnglian Water has revealed whether Storm Austen will bring an end to the hosepipe ban.Ipswich Star · 22 Oct, 14:57
• Anglian Water reveals if Storm Austen will bring an end to hosepipe banAnglian Water has revealed whether Storm Austen will bring an end to the hosepipe ban.East Anglian Daily Times · 22 Oct, 14:57

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