The Vallei en Veluwe water board is clear: “Due to the ongoing drought in the work area, the water board will take extra measures as of Friday 26 August.” The most important measure is to limit the use of groundwater for irrigation. Watering lawns, ornamental gardens, sports fields, golf courses, grass and maize land with groundwater is no longer allowed during the day. The taps are not allowed to open until after 10 p.m. According to the water board, the measure is necessary to prevent a further fall in the groundwater level and irreparable damage to nature.
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