Hosepipe ban introduced by South East Water as heatwave causes surge in demand
South East Water has implemented a hosepipe ban across several UK counties following a surge in water demand caused by an ongoing heatwave. The company is urging residents to limit usage to essential purposes to maintain supply levels for the network.
Why it matters
The ban reflects the growing challenge of managing water resources during extreme weather events and climate-driven heatwaves.
South East Water says the restrictions are necessary to help maintain supplies. Photograph: Alamy/PA View image in fullscreen South East Water says the restrictions are necessary to help maintain supplies. Photograph: Alamy/PA Water Hosepipe ban introduced by South East Water as heatwave causes surge in demand Company urges customers in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to use water only for essential purposes as temperatures soar
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