Supply source: 31% surface, 69% ground
RESTRICTION LEVEL
Hosepipe ban introduced in all supply zones except Hampshire - the earliest in July 2005 - but after above-average rainfall in late 2006, the restrictions were lifted on 18 January 2007.
Non-essential use drought orders were granted for Southern Water's Kent and Sussex zones on 25 May 2006, although the company held off implementing them because it said supplies were sufficient.
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About 70% of Southern Water's supply comes partly or wholly from ground sources and the region's second-driest winter since 1904 depleted levels in the aquifers - underground reserves.
Although none of the company's four available reservoirs is fully recovered yet, the company believes there has been sufficient rain to enable it to lift the long-standing restrictions, especially as it has stepped up its efforts to combat leakage.
Southern Water treats waste water from a larger area than it supplies with drinking water.
CONTACT DETAILS
Southern Water Services
Southern House
Yeoman Road
Worthing
Sussex
BN13 3NX
Customer services 0845 278 0845
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