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Essex Reservoirs Hit Critical Lows Amid Drought
12 Nov
Summary
- Water levels in Essex reservoirs are at a combined 37% capacity.
- A hosepipe ban was imposed in August due to hot and dry weather.
- Hanningfield reservoir is among eight in England with exceptionally low water.
Water reserves at Essex's two primary reservoirs, Hanningfield and Abberton, have fallen drastically to just 37% of their total capacity. This significant drop occurred three months after Essex and Suffolk Water implemented a hosepipe ban in August, prompted by an extended period of hot and dry weather.
This level is notably below expectations for this time of year. The Environment Agency confirms the East of England is still experiencing drought conditions, meaning the water restrictions continue. Hanningfield reservoir is identified as one of eight reservoir groups across England with exceptionally low water levels.
Essex and Suffolk Water is appealing to customers to actively conserve water to preserve existing reserves. This conservation advice will persist until the region receives a considerable amount of rainfall, according to water service planning officials.
