Millions more Brits hit by major new hosepipe ban amid heatwave
South East Water will enforce the ban from July 18, with further details to follow in the days to come. It comes after a hosepipe ban already came into effect for parts of the country today as temperatures could reach a scorching 33C.
David Hinton, Chief Executive Officer, South East Water, said: "Providing the public water supply during this prolonged period of hot and dry weather continues to be challenging.
"Despite asking for customers' help to use water for essential uses only, regrettably we've now been left with no choice but to introduce this temporary use ban restriction to protect customers supplies and the environment across Kent and Sussex.
"The temporary restrictions, announced today, will mean customers will be prevented from using hosepipes for watering their gardens, washing cars, windows and patios, or filling swimming and paddling pools.
"We are very aware that climate change and other factors are increasing the frequency of these events. Hosepipe restrictions are an integral part of our drought mitigation in the UK and are designed to protect supplies and the environment."
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