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TheDaddy

02-05-2012 23:49

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Originally Posted by Tim Deegan (Post 35422460)

I understand that. However with the most rain in April for 100 years, and the rivers overflowing, this usually brings the water table up. Especially when it is persistent rain, rather than just downpours over a day or two. It is often the fact that the water table is high, that stops water being absorbed through the ground, and caused the rivers to be so high. After all it isn't like summer floods when the ground is too dry to absorb the water, and it just runs off.

All valid points I'm sure but surely the main reason for the lack of water is the fact Thames water sold of five reservoirs.

Angua

03-05-2012 06:23

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35422594)

All valid points I'm sure but surely the main reason for the lack of water is the fact Thames water sold of five reservoirs.

Added to the 50% of our water they waste through leakage. Caroline Spelman was somewhat reticent about ensuring the water companies sort out their pipes. :dozey:

Tim Deegan

03-05-2012 17:45

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Originally Posted by Angua (Post 35422625)

Added to the 50% of our water they waste through leakage. Caroline Spelman was somewhat reticent about ensuring the water companies sort out their pipes. :dozey:

And it seems that the same leaks are highlighted each time we have a drought.

sollp

03-05-2012 18:00

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http://www.gmb.org.uk/newsroom/lates...rs_closed.aspx

Apparently selling off reservoirs for housing development

Angua

05-05-2012 08:13

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Originally Posted by Tim Deegan (Post 35422460)

We had floods locally with the culvert under the road bursting over with water. So much so they blocked one end of the road off. :dozey:

Maggy

11-05-2012 11:14

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18032552

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Parts of England are no longer in drought following heavy rain in recent weeks, the Environment Agency has said.
Drought has ended in south-west England, the Midlands and parts of Yorkshire following persistent rainfall, it added.

So there!

martyh

11-05-2012 11:41

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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35426352)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18032552

So there!

untill the sun comes out :)

mertle

11-05-2012 12:35

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35426368)

untill the sun comes out :)

lol

I always felt equal out. We had drought no rain apart from some snow. Its awful full up there with water it will come down at some point.

I will say the rainy season will extend as earth balances.

It might go on for another month yet lots unsettled weather with downpours.

This either means summer will be short or like last year ofset late into winter. Slowly we will just over 2 to 3 years back to normal.

I will say out limb I am sure it had something to do with close asteriod we had although only size of aircraft carrier. If moon can effect our planet why not that asteriod.

Tim Deegan

11-05-2012 17:53

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35426368)

untill the sun comes out :)

Like it has today!!!...better put those hosepipes away again :rolleyes:

On a serious note, water companies in some areas cut the mains water pressure a few months ago in order to try and save water. However a serious knock on effect is that fire hydrant pressure has also been reduced, which can cause serious issues for the fire service.

jempalmer

12-05-2012 03:15

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Ruins the pressure in the shower as well :(

Tim Deegan

12-05-2012 17:41

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Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35426652)

Ruins the pressure in the shower as well :(

To be honest, I'd be more worried about the fire service not having enough pressure.;)

jempalmer

12-05-2012 18:10

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I was joking Tim :D

Tim Deegan

12-05-2012 21:46

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Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35426862)

I was joking Tim :D

I know you were, hence the ;). But it's not really a joking matter when peoples lives could be lost, whilst others are moaning that they can't wash their cars.

jempalmer

12-05-2012 21:49

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I couldn't agree more. Although, with the exception of today, they could have just used one bucket of soapy water and let Mother Nature give the car a four day rinse :D

Tim Deegan

13-05-2012 00:13

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Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35426976)

I couldn't agree more. Although, with the exception of today, they could have just used one bucket of soapy water and let Mother Nature give the car a four day rinse :D

Don't worry, natures rinses will be available again on Monday :D

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