Anglian Water says hosepipe ban will remain despite Storm Austen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:15 · Archive

Anglian Water says Norfolk's hosepipe ban, introduced in July, will remain in place despite Storm Austen bringing heavy rain and wind.

Anglian Water has confirmed that Norfolk's hosepipe ban will remain in place despite Storm Austen bringing significant rainfall and wind to the region. The ban, introduced on 11 July following weeks of extreme heat and temperatures above 35C, restricts hosepipes for garden watering, vehicle cleaning and filling swimming pools and hot tubs. Some had questioned whether the storm's rainfall could help lift the restrictions.

A spokesman for Anglian Water said that summer's exceptionally dry weather has left rivers, reservoirs and groundwater sources at lower levels than normal. These sources require sustained periods of rainfall over a much longer period—potentially several months depending on the area—to recover sufficiently. The company will continue monitoring conditions and restrictions will remain until water resources have returned closer to normal levels.

Storm Austen, described as a 'weather bomb', is expected to bring strong winds across Norfolk on Friday, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning from 10am to 9pm. Gusts of up to 47mph are forecast along the coast, including Sheringham and Hunstanton, while Norwich and inland areas could see winds reaching 41mph. Experts warn of possible short-term power loss, transport disruption and large waves affecting coastal routes.

How it is being reported

• Anglian Water reveals if Storm Austen will bring end to hosepipe ban in NorfolkAnglian Water has revealed whether Storm Austen will bring an end to the hosepipe ban that was introduced in Norfolk on July 11.Eastern Daily Press · 22 Oct, 17:30
• Anglian Water reveals if Storm Austen will bring end to hosepipe ban in NorfolkAnglian Water has revealed whether Storm Austen will bring an end to the hosepipe ban that was introduced in Norfolk on July 11.Norwich Evening News · 22 Oct, 17:30

In this story: Anglian Water · Norfolk · Norwich · Sheringham · Hunstanton · Met Office

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