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| warekiwi |
Posted - 12 Mar 2012 : 16:39:16
Lots of stuff in the news today about the upcoming drought situation in this part of the UK!
Quote from the BBC News site-
"Water company figures show that London and the Thames Valley have received below-average rainfall for 18 of the last 23 months.
The amount of water in the River Lee, which runs through Hertfordshire and north east London, is only 24% of its usual level while the Kennet is only 31% of its average level."
I live opposite the Tumbling Bay weir and there is barely a trickle running over that into the original river bed. I guess the next thing we will see will be restrictions on boats using the locks?
From what I read, the main reason nothing has ever been done to correct the North/South water disparity is the fragmentation of the water supply companies who only consider their own regions rather than a broad country-wide view?
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| Mel |
Posted - 30 Apr 2012 : 12:04:06
and don't forget to water those plants in pots, it's surprising how dry they are.
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| mb1 |
Posted - 30 Apr 2012 : 09:14:03
Apparently there'slots of evaporation too. I heard a hydrology expert on the Beeb last night saying that we would need a foot of rain in addition to our usual rainfall between now and September to end the drought. I think I'd prefer a hosepipe ban. |
| KateG28 |
Posted - 30 Apr 2012 : 09:00:50
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Originally posted by Mel
No, the beeb did! On the weather forecast this morning. I thought it was common knowledge that all the rain between April and September is absorbed by plants and trees.
I didn't know that but it certainly makes sense. However surely there is a limit to how much even they can drink? |
| Bikerbiker |
Posted - 29 Apr 2012 : 17:37:55
Water water everywhere!!!!
I see the meads are filling up nicely.
With all the rain forecast this week again, should hopefully be full soon.
Putting the hosepipe ban in place is one sure fire way of ensuring we get a wet summer, like the met office predicting we were going to have a BBQ summer last year!  |
| Mel |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 10:53:37
No, the beeb did! On the weather forecast this morning. I thought it was common knowledge that all the rain between April and September is absorbed by plants and trees. The winter rains replenish the aquifers and reservoirs. |
| mb1 |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 10:19:56
Did Network Rail tell you its the wrong kind of rain Mel? ;-) |
| Warewolf |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 10:03:49
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Originally posted by Mel
It's the wrong type of rain we're getting, all the plants, trees absorb what is coming down now so the underground aquifers and reservoirs are not being filled yet.
And too warm, a lot of evaporation, hence why the rain in the winter months is missed! |
| Mel |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 10:01:53
It's the wrong type of rain we're getting, all the plants, trees absorb what is coming down now so the underground aquifers and reservoirs are not being filled yet. |
| Bikerbiker |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 08:40:20
I see that there is now a tiny bit of water on the Meads at last.
Could be more next week looking at the forecast, Sunday looking particularly wet.Be good to see some wildlife back over there if the pools re appear. Looks like the hosepipe ban will last until at least Christmas by all accounts, unless we have to start building Arks!  |
| Bikerbiker |
Posted - 25 Apr 2012 : 18:18:41
Water water everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still more to come over the next few days, Friday looking a bit drier, but more of the wet stuff over the weekend.  |
| Mel |
Posted - 25 Apr 2012 : 08:32:01
I contacted Veolia again about this and it is a drainage issue which should be handled by Thames Water. |
| Mel |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 16:59:31
Mind you I think any rain we get now is being lost through the leak at the bottom of King George's Road. We reported that over a week ago and it's been going on and off since then. |
| Scottman |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 10:25:19
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Originally posted by KateG28
The forecast is for another full week of rain. How long does the rain have to continue before it the drought is over?
About nine months, if 'normal' rainfall continues through that period.
The drought will not be 'over' until the underground water table and acquifers are restored. Its not a surface water issue.
Anyone remember that April is usually the month of sunshine and April showers ? Do not moan .... |
| spear |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 09:13:13
A ban combined with the start of the cricket season was always going to be a recipe for disaster. |
| KateG28 |
Posted - 24 Apr 2012 : 08:43:28
The forecast is for another full week of rain. How long does the rain have to continue before it the drought is over? |
| Bikerbiker |
Posted - 23 Apr 2012 : 19:39:57
Water, water, everywhere but not a drop to drink!
I know,I know, we need months of the stuff.But it is ironic isn't it, that as soon as a hosepipe ban is introduced it rains.
Anyone who can remember the drought of 1976 may remember as soon as Denis Howel MP was appointed "minister of drought"in August that year, it rained and rained, making the winter of 76 one of the wettest on record!
There is an old country saying; "Be it dry or be it wet the weather will always pay its debt".
Certainly looks like brolly weather all of this week. |
| jediwookie |
Posted - 16 Apr 2012 : 08:44:30
Simplest way to avoid breaking the law or getting it wrong is use water from any source but just disconnect your hose pipe and put it in the garage or cupboard until the ban is over.
That way you will stay 100% legal. |
| Bikerbiker |
Posted - 15 Apr 2012 : 07:43:11
No you cannot use a hose pipe to fill water butts. The use of a hose pipe connected to the mains water supply is banned for all manner of things. See Veolias website for all the can and can`t do`s. |
