First hosepipe ban of the year imposed on tiny village where water levels are critically low
BRITAIN'S first hosepipe ban of the year has been imposed on a tiny village where water levels have become critically low.
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Britain's first hosepipe ban of the year has been imposed on the tiny village where water levels have become critically low
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But after a two-month dry spell, 500 homes in the area are now subject to tough restrictions.
Under the ban, residents are not allowed to water their gardens and must use a shower instead of a bath.
They have also been urged to lay off the taps at peak times in a bid to preserve stocks.
Officials said the ban is likely to last all
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Villager Chrissie Baker, 83, said: 'I'm delighted we have a hosepipe ban, to stop those idiots who spray their lawn the minute a bit of brown appears.
'All the grass grows back two days after the rain. It's stupid and very selfish.'
Max Hunt, 72, said: 'I think it's necessary. It's been a particularly dry spring, so that causes its problems. I think most people will be able to cope with it.'
Parish councillor Andrew McCloy said the ban is 'the earliest yet'.
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He said of the water supply: 'It's usually fairly consistent throughout the year.
'But when it gets really low, it's drawn from a nearby redundant mine. Even that is starting to dry out, which is why we're being really careful these days.'
The hot weather has parched the land and drained reservoirs across the country as UK hit with hosepipe bans
Major providers have said they may have to follow suit with a long,
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