Businesses urged to save water after driest winter in 20 years

Michael Holder
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Water companies and the NFU in the south of England report lower than average ground water levels, prompting green groups to warn of threat to rivers and wildlife

Businesses are being urged by farmers and water companies in the south of England to take steps to curb their water use after what has reportedly been the driest winter in 20 years. Affinity Water,...

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