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The Latest Breaking News from South East Water

Hosepipe bans: How are the rules enforced?

Neighbours being asked to ‘gently remind’ one another of rules imposed to conserve water this summer

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban in force in parts of England amid hot and dry conditions

The Met Office has warned there is 'very little meaningful rain' on the horizon for parched areas of England as temperatures are set to climb into the 30s next week

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban to begin in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Months of little rainfall, combined with record-breaking temperature in July, have left rivers at exceptionally low levels

Evening Standard

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Water company tells customers to snitch on neighbours they see 'ignoring' hosepipe ban

Millions of customers in Kent and Sussex were told to restrict their use of hosepipes and sprinklers from August 12 after parts of England saw the driest July in records dating back to 1836

Daily Mirror

Eerie pictures show UK reservoirs at dramatically low levels as hosepipe bans start

South East Water say they have been left with no choice but to ban the use of hosepipes and sprinklers from Friday in Kent and Sussex - until further notice

Daily Mirror

Horrifying drought map shows UK areas at risk of hosepipe ban as dry weather continues

Farmers fear for their crops, millions face water restrictions and parks have been baked yellow as the record- breaking hot dry spell continues to fry the country

Daily Mirror

Emergency water plant in London unusable despite drought risk

Thames Water’s £250m desalination facility out of action amid supply capacity doubts

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Millions of homes look set to see hosepipe bans within weeks

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

Wales Online

Water firms resist government calls for more hosepipe bans

Just two companies have banned use as firms in drier areas wait until last minute to avoid annoying customers

The Guardian - UK

What is a hosepipe ban?

A hosepipe ban will soon be enforced in some parts of England

Manchester Evening News

Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex after 'extreme' dry conditions

South East Water said this summer had broken 'all previous records'

Wales Online

South East Water announces hosepipe ban for Kent and Sussex

The water supplier for Kent and Sussex has become the latest to announce a hosepipe ban citing demand this summer breaking "all previous records" amid "extreme" dry conditions.

Evening Standard

Kent and Sussex hosepipe ban as millions face restrictions after extreme weather

Millions in Kent and Sussex have been told by South East Water to restrict their use of hosepipes and sprinklers from August 12

Daily Mirror

Two million more households to be hit by hosepipe ban today as dry spell goes on

Customers in the south of England look likely to be affected as companies plan to restrict water usage due to diminishing levels in rivers and reservoirs caused by the drought conditions

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‘People are worried it will happen again’: the English village whose water ran out

In Challock in Kent the taps ran dry for six days, causing the school and gastropub to close

The Independent UK

Water companies report supply issues as heatwave causes demand to soar

Millions more litres of water are expected to be used on Monday.

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