The water firm was the first UK firm to impose a hosepipe ban
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The water firm was the first UK firm to impose a hosepipe ban
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Yorkshire Water is set to lift its hosepipe ban for millions of customers this week, following a significant recovery in the region's water resources.
Persistent rainfall needed for rest of year for ban to be lifted
Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment
Predicted rainfall is not enough to fill reservoirs and ease restrictions for millions of customers, says Yorkshire Water
The water firms argued they wanted to hike bills after Ofwat’s decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements
People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels
People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels
