Businesses could be barred from non-essential water use amid supply threat

Water companies in England are proposing stricter measures to combat the ongoing drought, including potential bans on businesses using mains water for non-essential purposes. Golf courses, private schools, and commercial car washes could face restrictions on irrigation and operations under proposed "non-essential use bans." The move aims to ease pressure on rivers and wildlife as drought conditions persist across much of the country. Authorities are considering severe restrictions to conserve water supplies amid worsening environmental strain.

Golf clubs, private schools and car washes may face tighter rules from water companies as England’s drought continuesThree water companies are seeking to impose severe restrictions on businesses as the drought continues across most of England, putting rivers and wildlife under huge pressure.Golf clubs and private schools could be barred from using mains water to irrigate playing fields and courses, and commercial car washes stopped from operating, under “non-essential use bans” being sought by the companies. Continue reading...