Reservoirs still depleted despite autumn downpours

Reservoir stocks across England are now at 68% capacity, with some as low as 24%, despite the above average rainfall seen in October and November. This has led the National Drought Group to publicly call on water companies to start planning now to avoid supply interruptions next year. The sector has been urged to fix leaks, identify new sources of water and ramp up customer communication around reducing consumption.

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