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flag Yorkshire Water gets six-month drought permits to store more water in reservoirs to protect supplies amid ongoing drought.

flag The Environment Agency has issued six new drought permits to Yorkshire Water, allowing the utility to retain more water in six reservoirs—Thruscross, Scargill, Lindley Wood, and others—on tributaries of the Nidd, Ure, and Wharfe rivers. flag The six-month permits aim to protect drinking water supplies amid ongoing drought conditions since June 12, 2025, despite recent rainfall. flag Yorkshire Water must monitor environmental impacts, report before using the permits, and continue efforts to reduce leaks and improve efficiency. flag A temporary hosepipe ban remains in place. flag Officials stress that sustained autumn and winter rainfall is needed to restore water levels, and long-term solutions are being developed with ongoing collaboration.

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