Official Statistics

Water situation report for England: July 2015

A monthly review of the water situation in England.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 11 August 2015

This publication was withdrawn on 19 January 2017

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Monthly water situation report: July 2015

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Summary for July 2015

Following on from a dry June, July was wetter than average, with rainfall totals across England at 144% of the long term average (LTA).

Soil moisture deficits decreased by up to 50mm across most areas during the month, with the greatest decreases in parts of Cumbria.

Monthly mean river flows decreased compared to June at most indicator sites, but remained normal or higher for the time of year at more than two-thirds of sites.

Groundwater levels decreased during the month at all but one indicator site. End of month groundwater levels remain normal or higher at half of the indicator sites.

Reservoir stocks decreased at all reported reservoirs and reservoir groups during July, and at the end of the month were normal for the time of year at most sites.

Overall stocks for England decreased to 82% of total capacity.

Published 11 August 2015