England’s reservoirs at lowest level for a decade as experts call for hosepipe bans

Levels even lower than in severe drought year of 2022, data shows, with water firms urged to be proactive'

England's reservoirs are at their lowest levels for a decade, new data reveals, as experts urge water companies to immediately put hosepipe bans in place.

In June, reservoirs across the country were 76% full, which is below their level in the severe drought year of 2022 when they were at 77% capacity at this time in the summer.