Welsh Water hosepipe ban set to affect 33,000 properties in west Wales
Welsh Water is implementing a hosepipe ban for 33,000 properties in west Wales starting this weekend due to unprecedented demand for drinking water. The restrictions aim to protect essential supplies during a period of high visitor numbers and warm weather.
Why it matters
The ban underscores the growing pressure on public infrastructure and water resources caused by climate variability and seasonal tourism spikes.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Welsh Water said restrictions will remain in place only for "as long as they are necessary" to protect essential water supplies
A hosepipe ban affecting 33,000 properties in west Wales will be introduced this weekend.
It follows a prolonged period of "exceptionally high demand" for drinking water across mid and south Ceredigion and parts of north Pembrokeshire and north Carmarthenshire.
Welsh Water said temporary restrictions will come into force from 10:00 BST on Sunday, July 19 to "help protect essential water supplies".
Water companies have the authority to impose fines of up to £1,000 on those who violate a hosepipe ban under the Water Industry Act.
The affected areas include Llanon, Llangwyryfon and Cwm Ystwyth in Ceredigion, across to Crymych, Llanfyrnach and Nevern in north Pembrokeshire, and into parts of north Carmarthenshire, including Farmers, Pencader and Hermon.
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