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\n The firm is removing an exemption for vulnerable people on the company’s register to its hosepipe ban from 9 October to “protect water supplies and the environment”. An exemption remains for health and safety reasons and animal welfare.\n<\/p>\n
\n Thames Water have issued an update regarding their current hosepipe ban exemptions.\n<\/p>\n
\n A Thames Water spokesperson said: \u201cWe’ll continue to closely monitor rainfall and water levels across the region.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Although recent rainfall has brought some improvement, September’s rainfall was only 58% of the long-term average and further sustained rainfall is needed before water resources can recover sufficiently.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWe will keep the need for restrictions under regular review and update customers if these change.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE: Major UK train company issues warnings for Christmas travellers\n<\/p>\n
\n Farmoor Reservoir’s water levels have dropped in Oxfordshire. (Image: Elsie from the Block)\n<\/p>\n
\n “We thank our customers for continuing to use water carefully. Every reduction in water use helps protect supplies for our customers, communities and the environment.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Some Thames Water customers have exemptions.\n<\/p>\n
\n The restrictions do not apply to wastewater-only customers, people with severe mobility difficulties, and some customers on the company’s Priority Services Register, including those with serious illnesses or who rely on medical equipment.\n<\/p>\n
\n Exemptions also cover water use for health and safety reasons, animal welfare, food production and some commercial activities.\n<\/p>\n
\n Customers can continue using approved drip irrigation systems, while certain boats, pools, ponds and newly planted trees, hedges and lawns can also be watered or maintained under specific condition\n<\/p>\n
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