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water-restrictions
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news.google.combusiness4 hrs ago
Southern Water and Affinity Water Begin Hosepipe Bans Affecting Five Million Customers, with Exemptions for Some Low-Income Households
GB News reported that Southern Water and Affinity Water introduced hosepipe restrictions on Friday with exemptions for WaterSure tariff customers. The bans follow three heatwaves reaching 34C this year and carry fines up to £1,000.
news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Hosepipe Bans Begin for Millions in England as Temperatures Reach 35C for Sixth Day
Water companies imposed restrictions affecting millions of customers as the UK recorded its sixth day of 2026 temperatures at or above 35C. The measures address low river flows and reservoir levels during the ongoing heatwave.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Anglian Water Bans Hosepipe Use for Five Million Customers Starting Saturday
GB News reported that Anglian Water and three other companies have introduced hosepipe restrictions affecting more than six million people. The measures follow three consecutive heatwaves and record temperatures.
thecanary.coworld18 days ago
South East Water imposes hosepipe ban across Kent region
South East Water has enacted a temporary hosepipe ban covering Kent while issuing usage advisories for Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Sussex. The Met Office issued a red heat warning for parts of England and Wales as temperatures reached 36.1C.
thecanary.coworld18 days ago
South East Water Bans Hosepipe Use for 850,000 Kent Customers from 3 July
The restriction begins July 3 amid record UK June temperatures and high water demand. A red extreme heat warning covers parts of southern England and Wales on June 25.
citizen.co.zaworld50 days ago
Drought Conditions Prompt Watering Limits in Many U.S. Cities
A study by Lawn Love identified the cities where lawn watering currently costs the most under existing restrictions. The findings coincide with widespread drought and record warmth across the contiguous United States.