Hosepipe Ban

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Lack of rain means summer hosepipe ban 'almost inevitable' says weather expert

Measurements from the University of Reading’s Atmospheric Observatory show last month was the driest February on record in Reading for almost 90 years.

2 Mar

South East Water announce hosepipe ban is now removed for 1.4 million customers

South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban impacting 1.4 million customers has been lifted.

1 Dec 2022

Thames Water hosepipe ban lifted due to recent rainfall

The ban came into effect on the 24 August 2022 following one of the driest years on record.

22 Nov 2022

Jersey's hosepipe ban lifted

Yorkshire Water to increase extraction from river to combat drought

Hosepipe ban could last 'well into' next year

Thames Water hosepipe ban to remain in place due to concerns over river levels

Jersey at risk of two-year drought

Water company criticised following burst water main during hose pipe ban

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

Hosepipe ban brought in to protect water supply

Where hosepipe bans are coming into place - with £1k fine for rule-breaking

Hosepipe ban comes into force for Thames Water customers

Welsh hosepipe ban set to last 'at least well into September'

People calling 999 to report hosepipe use - before ban even starts