Devon residents warned of possible water supply cuts amid drought
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
Some Devon homes could temporarily lose piped water if drought conditions worsen, officials warn.
Some homes in Devon could temporarily lose their piped water supply if drought conditions worsen, prompting warnings from Devon County Council and South West Water. Some of the county's reservoirs are at critically low levels, and a hosepipe ban remains in place. Officials say further sustained rainfall is needed to restore supplies.
Devon County Council has urged residents and businesses to urgently reduce unnecessary water use. The council is backing an appeal from South West Water, warning that cutting consumption, alongside efforts to repair leaks and manage existing supplies, is essential to avoid further restrictions and emergency drought measures.
Council leader Julian Brazil said: "Drought is a slow crisis, but we all need to act now to avoid restrictions which will impact lives and businesses." He added that cutting water use now could help avoid restrictions affecting vulnerable people who depend on water for medical treatment or personal care, older people, neighbours with limited mobility, and those who cannot easily collect and carry alternative supplies.
How it is being reported
- Devon households warned water supplies could be cut if drought gets worseSome Devon homes could temporarily lose piped water if drought worsens, with residents urged to save supplies and protect vulnerable neighbours.Exmouth Journal · 31 Oct, 12:25
- Devon residents warned some may lose water supply as drought goes onResidents and businesses across Devon are urged to help protect dwindling water supplies and the county’s most vulnerableNorth Devon Gazette · 30 Oct, 17:18
In this story: Devon · South West Water · Devon County Council · Julian Brazil
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