Drought warning over falling river levels
People in Hampshire are urged to cut back on water usage
Last updated 20th Jul 2022
Southern Water says it's in the process of applying for a 'drought permit' as levels in the River Test are falling.
A permit - from the Environment Agency - would allow the company to continue to use the river as a resource.
A hosepipe ban for some areas in Hampshire hasn't been ruled out either.
People in Hampshire are being urged to cut back water usage.
Nick Price, Water Resources Strategy Manager at Southern Water:
“With river flows dropping following a dry winter and spring, the risk is increasing that we will need to use a drought permit in order to continue supplying water.
"The less we take out of the River Test for water supply, the more we leave in it for wildlife and to support its precious habitats. We continue to ask customers to use water wisely.”
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