Protecting the River Test in Hampshire
(WorldNews Environment)

Flows in the River Test, in Southampton, Hampshire, are falling and current forecasting shows that we may need to apply for a drought permit by the start of September, if hot and dry weather continues in August. This is very similar to announcements we made in the summer of last year (see: http://beta.southernwater.co.uk/the-news-room/the-media-centre/2019/july/river-test-drought-permit) Demand for water has been higher this year due to more people staying at home during the Covid-19 crisis and the hot and dry periods of weather through the spring and summer. The River Test is a vital source of fresh water for south Hampshire and a...