IMPLEMENTATION OF DROUGHT MEASURES

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United Utlilities have imposed a domestic hosepipe ban in response to exceptionally low reservoir levels in the North West of England, a result of the lowest rainfall in the first half of the year since records began.

The ban restricts the use of hosepipes or sprinklers for watering private gardens and washing private cars. 

Under the circumstances, Trafford Council is implementing its Climate Change Adaptation Plan which aims to minimise water consumption by the Council in order to protect the remaining water supply for Trafford residents.

Consequently, watering in parks within Trafford will only take place where absolutely essential, and ponds and lakes within parks will not be refilled during the drought period.

The Council encourages schools and other educational settings to keep water consumption to a minimum, and where possible refrain from the use of hosepipes or other water-intensive activities, including taking care not to leave taps running and conserving water at every opportunity.

For more information and latest updates on the drought situation, please see the United Utilities web site at www.unitedutilities.com

Trafford Council supports the Use Water Wisely Campaign.

IMPLEMENTATION OF DROUGHT MEASURES

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