Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
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"Without significant rainfall we could see increasing impacts on wildlife, agriculture and water resources as the summer progresses."
— Steve Turner , Academic
"Groundwater droughts in the south of England generally take a longer time to develop but can be longer-lasting if they do occur."
— Prof Alan MacDonald , Academic
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More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
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