Hosepipe ban

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A hosepipe and sprinkler ban is being imposed on people across Kent and Sussex, South East Water has confirmed. The firm said it "had no choice" following ...

Last month, South East Water's director of operations, Douglas Whitfield, said he was concerned about water levels and pleaded for customers to "really think carefully about their water use... There's much pressure on the water companies to reduce their leakage rates. - SES Water said they were keeping the need for restrictions under close review but working to "minimise the need for any restrictions in the coming weeks and months" - Severn Trent Water said their region had experienced a dry start to the year but added that it hadn't seen a hosepipe ban since 1995, and that they continue to monitor reservoir levels closely - Affinity Water said they shouldn't need to introduce any restrictions, but added that they were dependent on rainfall in the coming months - South West Water said that "if the exceptional levels of demand and sustained dry weather continues we may have to make the difficult decision to introduce formal restrictions over the coming weeks"

Affinity Water, which supplies water to parts of south-east England and London, said that it should not need to introduce restrictions this year, but was ...

Keep your plants cool and watered by moving them into the shade on hot days, then water them in the evening. Save water and keep your plants happy by swapping the hose for a watering can. Keep a jug of water in the fridge to help you cool off when you need it. Letting your grass grow is also a win for bees and other pollinators who’ll appreciate any daises and dandelions that pop up with it. Lawns are tough, and you might be surprised at how quickly they can bounce back after a good rainfall. If you’re looking for some new additions to your garden, why not try some drought-resistant plants? Cover your hot tub when you’re not using it to avoid losing water to evaporation. Make sure you drink plenty of water, especially when you’re out in the sunshine. Reducing refills will help to keep water flowing, even when it’s in high demand. “We are monitoring the situation very closely and communicating with customers there to urge them to use less water. You can even cover the paddling pool to use it again. You can make your paddling pool water go further by reusing it.

Thames Water and Welsh Water have also warned customers that water restrictions could be on the cards, which could plunge a further 14 million people into ...

The result of this is that the winter, spring and summer of 2022 have all seen less than the UK average seasonal rainfall.” Since the start of the year, all months apart from February have been drier than average in the UK too. During July in the south-east, we have only seen 8% of average rainfall for the month, and the long-term forecast for August and September is for similar weather.

The water supplier says the ban comes at a time of "extreme weather conditions" across the UK and it is also closely monitoring the situation for its ...

"For the time being, we are in a position that we can continue to ask our customers to apply voluntary restraint on the amount of water they use at home. South East Water said its ban is necessary to make sure there is enough water for essential use and to protect the environment, adding that the ban would reduce the amount of water taken from "already stressed local water sources". It comes just days after Southern Water announced the first hosepipe ban of the year for customers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. That ban starts on Friday. South East Water has announced a ban on hosepipe and sprinkler use for its customers in Kent and Sussex. The water supplier says the ban comes at a time of "extreme weather conditions" across the UK and it is also closely monitoring the situation for its customers in Berkshire and Hampshire. South East Water announces hosepipe and sprinkler ban for customers in Kent and Sussex

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She said: ‘We're asking our customers to help protect our rivers and the habitats by cutting back their water use. Although Portsmouth Water are currently not imposing a ban, they are ‘urging’ customers to be conscious of their water usage. ‘So, whilst we are not asking for a hosepipe ban, we are urging our customers to voluntarily be conscious in how they use water over the coming weeks and to not waste any.

Anyone who breaks the regulations may be fined up to £1000, South East Water says.

The rules also don't apply if you use a hosepipe from a private borehole, artificial lake or a well. You can only use a hosepipe to clean out your gutters for health and safety reasons. Hand car wash businesses can continue to operate, but this may be reviewed if tighter restrictions are needed. The same rules apply if you're cleaning your patio or decking or pathways at home. You will need to use a watering can or bucket instead. If you have a pool, then you cannot fill that with a hosepipe, unless it's being filled as part of its construction.

Anyone who breaks the regulations may be fined up to £1000, South East Water says.

The rules also don't apply if you use a hosepipe from a private borehole, artificial lake or a well. You can only use a hosepipe to clean out your gutters for health and safety reasons. Hand car wash businesses can continue to operate, but this may be reviewed if tighter restrictions are needed. If you have a pool, then you cannot fill that with a hosepipe, unless it's being filled as part of its construction. The restrictions do not apply to watering plants in your outdoor pots, or if they are under cover such as in your greenhouse. The main rule here is that you cannot use a hosepipe connected to mains water to water your plants, or your lawn - unless it has been laid in the last 28 days, and you have proof of when the work was completed.