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Reservoir stocks replenished

Manx Utilities says it's learnt lessons

The chairman of Manx Utilities says the Island's reservoirs are back up to full capacity, despite an unseasonably dry February.

Dr Alex Allinson MHK adds the authority is now better prepared for such weather.

A long dry spell last summer led to a hosepipe ban being introduced as reservoir stocks dwindled.

Dr Allinson says measures have since been put in place to try and reduce the need for this type of measure in future:

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