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Environment Agency Issues Drought Permit for South West Water
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- UK Environment Agency issued a drought permit to South West Water at Wimbleball Reservoir.
- Wimbleball Reservoir held 18% capacity on October 4, 2026, versus 30% in 2025.
- The permit allows South West Water to pause flow to the River Haddeo.
- South West Water must release equal water downstream for River Exe abstraction.
- South West Water applied to Defra for a non-essential use ban on firms in Mid Devon, East Devon, Dorset.