00:00Bristol Water has confirmed that despite dry weather there is no hosepipe ban in place.
00:09The announcement follows public concern about water shortages but the company says that
00:14current reservoir levels do not warrant formal restrictions.
00:19This reassurance comes after a summer of below average rainfall and increased demand, leading
00:25many to wonder whether limits on household water use were imminent.
00:30However, Bristol Water says that hosepipe bans are extremely rare in the region and only
00:36implemented during severe droughts.
00:38The last ban was in 1990.
00:42While there's no legal restrictions, residents are still being encouraged to use water wisely.
00:47Simple steps like turning off taps while brushing teeth, using watering cans instead of hoses
00:53and running dishwashers only when full can help to reduce strain on supplies.
00:59Bristol Water highlights the importance of long-term water management as climate change increases,
01:06the risk of dry spells and unpredictable weather.
01:09Although the current situation does not require the ban, ongoing conversation efforts are essential
01:15to protect future supply and to avoid the need for restrictions down the line.
01:21Bristol Water also pointed to its investment to infrastructure and leak reduction as key reasons why the
01:28region has avoided restrictions seen elsewhere in the UK.
01:33The company has one of the lowest leakage rates in the county and continues to upgrade pipes
01:39and improve efficiency to safeguard future supplies.
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