Anglian Water hosepipe ban for East of England
Anglian Water has implemented a hosepipe ban in the East of England due to record-breaking temperatures and a historically dry spring. The restrictions aim to preserve water supplies and protect the environment as demand reaches exceptionally high levels.
Why it matters
The ban highlights the increasing strain on water infrastructure caused by climate change and extreme weather patterns in the UK.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Louise Parry EPA/Shutterstock Anglian Water has produced 30% more water than usual this summer due to hot, dry weather Anglian Water has introduced its first hosepipe ban in a decade due to "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions across the East of England.
The restrictions officially begin at 01:00 BST on Saturday, but customers are being asked to limit their water use immediately to "help protect water supplies".
On Thursday, Cambridge Water also announced its first hosepipe ban for 30 years, while Affinity Water is bringing in restrictions from 17 July across much of Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties.
Anglian Water said it had been "a very difficult decision" to bring in the temporary ban, but that it was necessary to protect customer supplies as well as "our region's precious environment".
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