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No water restrictions in the pipeline despite dry spell

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MUA says reservoir levels not of immediate concern

With many water companies in the UK warning of potential shortages as a result of the current spell of dry, warm weather Manx Utilities says its reservoirs are still 86 percent full.

The figure is slightly down on what is normally expected for mid-May, but not of immediate concern.

Today is the last day of National Water Week in the UK, where some areas are close to introducing restrictions.

But the Island's Head of Water, Gareth Patchett says the message at this stage is simply to please use water sensibly:

You can see a behind-the-scenes look inside Manx Utilities' water treatment works in Douglas below:

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