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Stithians Lake water levels in Cornwall drop too low for water sports
Overview
Water levels at Stithians Lake in Cornwall have dropped significantly following a long, dry summer, leaving parts of the reservoir too shallow for water sports and equipment hire. South West Water states that sustained rainfall over several months is needed to improve storage levels, while a hosepipe ban remains in place across Devon and Cornwall due to continued drought conditions and higher-than-average water consumption.
Key points
- Stithians Lake near Redruth is currently between 24.5% and 27% full following a dry summer.
- Parts of the reservoir have been closed for water sports and equipment hire due to shallow water and underwater hazards.
- South West Water stated that sustained rainfall over multiple months is required for storage levels to significantly improve.
- A hosepipe ban remains active across Devon and Cornwall as water consumption stays higher than average for the time of year.