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BBC News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
South East Water hosepipe and sprinkler ban comes into force
A hosepipe and sprinkler ban affecting more than 1.4 million people has come into East Water said demand for drinking water had reached "record levels" since May due to extended spells of warm and dry temporary ban will affect households in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex, the firm the restrictions, people are prevented from using hosepipes for watering their gardens, washing cars, windows and patios, or filling swimming and paddling pools. David Hinton, South East Water chief executive officer, said: "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."We continue to monitor the long term weather forecast, and will review this decision on a regular basis."Anyone flouting the restriction could be fined up to £1, firm said it saw the highest levels of water usage so far this year on 30 June, reaching 680 million litres - 105 million litres of water a day more than the average for said it continued to monitor the situation in its Western region, where it serves customers in parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.
Wales Online
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
New hosepipe ban for millions as heatwave hits UK
New hosepipe ban for millions as heatwave hits UK Water companies said they've 'been left with no choice' Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto ) As the searing heatwave continues, millions more people across Britain are to face a hosepipe ban. South East Water is set to impose restrictions from July 18, promising further clarity in the coming days. The ban follows on the heels of similar prohibitions already in place in some regions today, as temperatures are expected to soar up to a sizzling 33°C. The firm has stated that it has "been left with no choice" but to take this step in order to safeguard water resources. Brits are now faced with restrictions on using hosepipes for various activities, including garden watering, car washing, cleaning windows and patios, and filling pools, reports the Mirror. David Hinton, chief executive officer of South East Water, said: "Providing the public water supply during this prolonged period of hot and dry weather continues to be challenging." He further explained: "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." Article continues below Recognising long-term impacts, he added: "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." Yorkshire residents are facing a hosepipe ban following a prolonged spell of hot and arid weather across England, with the mercury expected to rise even higher over the forthcoming weekend. Customers of Yorkshire Water risk fines of up to £1,000 for flouting the ban although the company stated: "we hope it won't come to that" as it appeals to the public to comply with the rules and support water conservation efforts. This directive is issued alongside a yellow heat health warning for all regions of England, effective until July 15. The alert from the UK Health Security Agency signals an increased likelihood of heat-related mortality, notably among individuals over 65 or those with existing health issues, due to elevated temperatures. Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell commented on the forecast by saying: "For the next three days or so, high pressure is in charge across the UK, bringing in relatively settled conditions. "For most of the UK, it will be dry, sunny and warm. The temperatures will probably peak either Friday or Saturday, with highs potentially of 32°C or 33°C." He added: "As we go into Sunday, the eastern half of the UK might start to just cool down a tad. It's still going to be very warm, but could jump down a degree or two. "In the second half of the weekend some coastal areas, like the North Sea coast, may turn a little bit murky at times, but the weekend is generally hot and sunny for most parts of the country. Article continues below "That will obviously come with very high UV levels for most of us and also very high grass pollen levels, so not great news for hayfever sufferers."
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
South East Water announces hosepipe ban for Kent and Sussex.
A temporary hosepipe and sprinklers ban affecting more than 1.4 million residents across Kent and Sussex will come into effect on 18 East Water said demand for drinking water has "reached record levels" since May due to the extended spell of warm and dry weather. The ban, announced on Friday, prohibits the use of a hosepipe for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car or filling a paddling pool. Anyone flouting the restriction could be fined up to £1,000. Chief executive David Hinton said: "Despite asking for customers' help to use water for essential uses only, we've been left with no choice but to introduce this temporary restriction." "Water supply resources have been significantly stretched, but we are pleased so far we have been able to largely meet customer demands," he East Water said it saw the highest levels of water usage so far on 30 June, reaching 680 million litres - which was 105 million litres of water a day more than the average for summer. The company said it continues to monitor the situation in its Western region, where it serves customers in parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Mr Hinton added: "Hosepipe restrictions are an integral part of our drought mitigation in the UK and are designed to protect supplies and the environment." South East Water has not indicated when the ban will be lifted, but it will "continue to monitor the weather forecast and will review the decision on a regular basis". The government previously said England experienced its driest spring since first hosepipe ban to be declared in the UK this year was in Yorkshire.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Millions more Brits hit by major new hosepipe ban amid heatwave
Millions more Brits will be affected by a hosepipe ban amid the crippling heatwave as a new water authority brings it into effect next week. 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."
Metro
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Metro
Hosepipe bans comes into place for another 1,400,000 South East Water customers
Over a million people in Kent and Sussex are now facing a hosepipe ban after South East Water announced new restrictions. The water company say the driest spring in the region since 1893 has left them with no choice but to restrict the use of hosepipes and sprinklers. The ban does not yet impact customers in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, but the situation there is being closely monitored. South East Water say the ban will begin to be enforced from Friday July 18 and will announce further details next week. The ban has been announced on the same day a hosepipe ban came into effect in Yorkshire after it was announced by Yorkshire Water earlier this week. 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. More Trending '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. 'Restricting the use of hosepipes and sprinklers to make sure we have enough water for our customers' essential use will ensure we can serve our vulnerable customers and to protect the local environment. '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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Why does 30 degrees in the UK feel like it 'hits different'? MORE: Get your hands on a fan from just £8.49 in time for this weekend's heatwave with Amazon Prime Day MORE: UK could see highs of 32°C this weekend with another heatwave on its way
