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Parched Britain Sparks Hose Pipe Ban Fears


The dry spell follows months of below-average rainfall with conditions not expected to bring significant precipitation any time soon. In fact, the Met Office suggests the next few months are likely to be above average temperatures and below average rainfall which could escalate the drought crisis. This follows on from having the driest winter in 20 years. Affinity Water, which serves four million customers in North West London and the Home Counties, said that its ground water levels are below average and the firm is already urging people not to use sprinklers, to turn off taps while brushing teeth and to limit showers to four minutes.


If the drought continues, the knock-on effect could mean a total hose pipe ban, encompassing restrictions on the filling of swimming pools and hot tubs.


SERIOUS DROUGHT The last serious drought was in 2012 when water authorities put


ABOVE: In 2012, the topping-up of existing swimming pools and the filling of swim spas, via hose pipes, was not allowed under the hose pipe ban.


Parts of Britain could be braced for a summer of hosepipe bans after experts warned residents in Southern England to use their water wisely. Despite heavy downpours in May, water levels across the UK have slumped to below average, as fears over a drought hitting parts of southern England grow, following unseasonably warm weather this year and a serious lack of April showers.


restrictions on water usage across the country. At that time, hot tubs and the filling of newly constructed swimming pools were not affected by the hose pipe bans. However, the topping-up of existing swimming pools and the filling of swim spas, via hose pipes, was not allowed. Currently, the Environment Agency say that although a number of rivers and reservoirs are at below average levels for this time of year, there are no water supply issues at present.


Hosepipeban.org.uk confirmed: “Despite widespread press coverage and advice on water usage from a few water companies, a hosepipe ban or water restrictions in 2017 still look unlikely. “We would point out again that hosepipe bans and water restrictions are much more likely following two dry winters which is what caused the hosepipe bans in 2012.”


Four Decade Anniversary Celebration


Back in the summer of 1976, David Adams, the founder of Golden Coast, decided to build a pool for his three sons. When locals started showing interest in having pools of their own, David quickly realised there was a gap in the market and Golden Coast was born. Forty years on, the company is now run by David’s sons. While Jamie has particular responsibility for the company’s distribution, PR and marketing. Shaun’s specialisms include its Tylö sauna business, pool cover systems and new product development, while Dominic looks after general sales and essentials. Although Golden Coast has a family feel to it, you don’t need to be part of the family to join it. The company currently employs 29, and, like a family business, those who join tend to stay. Indeed, 12 members of staff have been there for more than a decade.


ABOVE: North Devon’s Golden Coast is marking 40 years serving the pool, sauna and spa industry this year.


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