Water company United Utilities have issued a statement as hosepipe bans come into place in parts of the country.

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave is set to scorch the country this week.

Thames Water is the latest to announce that it expects to implement a temporary usage ban (TUB) in the coming weeks due to the dry weather.

United Utilities, which covers the North West, said it was not considering imposing an restrictions.

A company spokesperson told PA news agency that it was 'not considering any restrictions on use' of water at present, but did encourage customers to use water wisely.

It's average leakage per property per day in 2020-2021 was 130 litres

Environment Secretary George Eustice has met chief executives of water companies to discuss their response to the prolonged dry weather and what they are doing to safeguard supplies.

Mr Eustice said: “I met the chief executives of water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in what is the driest summer in over 50 years.

“All water companies have reassured me that water supplies remain resilient across the country. Each company has a pre-agreed drought plan which they are following, and I have urged them to take any precautionary steps needed to protect essential supplies as we go into a likely very dry autumn.

“We are better prepared than ever before for periods of dry weather with a system that is working well to manage water usage, protect the environment and maintain water supplies for the public and critical sectors. We will continue to actively monitor the situation, working alongside partners including the Environment Agency.”

Temperatures in Bolton are set to soar to 28 C from Thursday through to Sunday.

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