Taken from another forum
(you may have seen it already
After us all having a frantic day today speaking and e mailing water boards,defra etc we have at last got some excellent news. Sutton and East Surrey have agreed that we can use there water in our tanks and use water fed poles as long as it is connected to a van or trolley (ie not the mains) This is a major achievement for all those that have given there time to place pressure on those who count and i would like to thank all those individuels. Keep an eye on the fwc website where you will get up to date information
www.f-w-c.co.uk (Its not on there just yet as i have only a short time ago recieved the e mail)
Important
Please Please can window cleaners working in the drought hit area's clean downstairs windows by traditional means as we need to meet the water boards half way on this one.
Steve
Here is the e mail :
Dear Mr Lowe
I would further clarify that the Company has modified the terms of the Drought Order that will apply from 27 May 2006 onwards, such that water can be taken from the Company’s network for the purpose of cleaning windows with hoses, as long as it is first passed through a tank (such as for the pole fed systems) and is not directly connected to the mains network.
This amendment has been made in order to mitigate the impact on those who have invested in pole fed systems as discussed at the public hearing.
We would note that if the situation worsens, these terms may be amended again to expressly match those included in the Order granted by the Government.
Please contact myself or any member of the customer services team if you would like any further information.
Kind regards
Jeremy Downer
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Jeremy Downer
Distribution Manager
Sutton and East Surrey Water plc
Switchboard: 01737-772000
Fax: 01737-766807
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