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By Editor in General News on 21st Apr 2006 9:00
Two Year Drought Warning
Yesterday the Environment Minister, Elliot Morley told the Commons, "We are facing a two-year drought. We are facing the worst drought since 1975. In some parts of the south east, it is the worst drought for 100 years."
Responding to these comments Tory MP for South Croydon, Richard Ottaway, warned that some Water Agencies were planning to extend their current restrictions and that "essential use only" orders were about to be imposed in some areas. "They will result, not only in a ban on car washes, but a ban on the watering of bowling greens, golf courses, tennis courts and sports grounds such as Lord's, the Oval and Wimbledon and watering of the Royal Parks, including Kew Gardens."
The low levels in reservoirs raise the prospect of standpipes for two summers. Meanwhile, Chelsea Flower Show chiefs may ban exhibitors from using water features and look for other ways to reduce consumption.
Mr Morley added that there was no chance the hosepipe bans, carrying a fine of up to £1,000, would be lifted this summer. "I don't think it is a lot to ask that people face some restrictions. They can still use watering cans and recycled water."
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There are 4 comments on this article
21 Apr 2006 by Anonymous
When i told my Sports Masters about the Potential hose pipe ban for Non essential users, they just said they would play all there fixtures away!!!!!!!!???
Obviousley the Schools we play are exempt from any restrictions. be aware, these teachers may be teaching your Son (s)!!!!!
22 Apr 2006 by Hipper
Perhaps he's arranged fixtures in Cherrapunji, India.
http://www.extremescience.com/wettest.htm
See, you mustn't assume the worst for your sports masters. 
26 Apr 2006 by Mal
I wonder why it is that our industry and the wider horticultural industry are targeted in drought orders. We are an industry alongside any other that uses water. Paper mills for instance use huge amounts of water in processing new and even more in recycled. if we are to suffer as an industry then surely it would only be fair for other industries to be restricted too (shorter working weeks for large volume water industries should be the norm). If we have to suffer then spread the suffering fairly! Or are we seen as the soft option.
Geography is everywhere
10 May 2006 by PSB10K
If anyone knows a reasonably priced supply source of non potable water for a golf course in the Croydon area - approx requirement 30,000 galls per week, can they please e mail pblok@tiscali.co.uk Thanks.
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