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Hosepipe Ban Lifted |
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South East Water has, from 7 February 2007, lifted the hosepipe and sprinkler ban it had in force for its 1.5 million customers in Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.
The move follows a winter recharge period with four months of above average rainfall, which has significantly improved key underground water sources across the company's supply area. These underground sources account for three quarters of all South East Water's supplies.
While restrictions have been lifted, the company is appealing to customers for their continued support in using water wisely.
This is particularly important because while the Met Office predicts that average or above average rainfall is likely to continue for the remainder of this winter, they have also warned that 2007 could be the warmest year yet - and possibly break the record temperatures reached during 2006.
Probably a good idea to invest in more Water Butts, the local hardware store stocks them! South East Water also supply water butts - see www.southeastwater.co.uk. I have also seen 100's of wooden barrels at Mid Sussex Timber for sale.
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