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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
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. Youlgreave in Derbyshire has had its own water supply from a natural spring since 1829. 2 2 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 summer and may need at least two weeks of continuous rainfall to overturn. 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'. 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.' Major providers have said they may have to follow suit with a long, hot summer forecast. The North West is already in drought. UK water drowning in failure By Martina Bet THE nation's water system is riddled with failures and needs a total reset, a review warns. It slams the crumbling infrastructure after years of neglect. The report comes as Thames Water's £4billion rescue deal collapsed and South West Water owner Pennon posted huge losses. The Independent Water Commission review is the biggest since privatisation amid fury over pollution, bills and fat-cat bonuses. But former Bank of England deputy Sir Jon Cunliffe, who led it, said that regulators lacked the power to step in. Nationalisation was ruled out, but the interim findings call for stronger laws, tougher oversight and long-term investment. Industry body Water UK admitted: 'Everyone agrees that the water industry is not working.'
BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Hosepipe ban in Youlgreave met with 'delight' from locals
Residents have welcomed what is thought to be the first hosepipe ban in the Waterworks, which supplies water to the village of Youlgreave in Derbyshire, introduced the ban after a two-month spell of dry of the village, which has had its own water supply since 1829, are being asked to conserve water where possible and report any suspected put up around Youlgreave read: "The pumps are in operation for up to five hours a day to compensate for reduced flow from the spring, which will need at least two weeks of continuous rainfall to make a difference." Amy Young, a shopkeeper and postmaster in the village says despite the bans seen in recent years, she would not want to change suppliers."I wouldn't like to change it," she said. "I love the water, I drink a lot of the water and I think it tastes the best. "I think it's a nice thing to have for the village, its own water supply."With the extreme weather we seem to be having more of, I think it is a little bit worrying. "Maybe we need extra backup plans in place to prepare for the weather we are seeing creeping in more." 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."I've been involved in well-dressing since I was five years old, and I've always worked on the fountain well. I feel it's a celebration of what we have in this village."Max Hunt, 72, who has lived in the village for 42 years 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."Andrew McCloy, a parish councillor, says the current ban is "the earliest yet"."It's usually fairly consistent throughout the year," he said."But when it gets really low, it's drawn from a nearby redundant mine. But even that is starting to dry out, which is why we're being really careful these days. "If the water dries up completely, it would have to be bought in from Severn Trent Water at a very expensive cost."
