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In the South East of England, a hosepipe and sprinkler ban affecting over 1.4 million people has been put into effect by South East Water. The ban was initiated due to an increase in demand for drinking water, caused by prolonged periods of warm and dry weather since May. Residents in Kent, East Sussex, and West Sussex are all affected by the temporary restrictions, which prevent the use of hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens, washing cars, windows, and patios, as well as filling swimming and paddling pools.
David Hinton, the chief executive officer of South East Water, stated that despite requesting customers to only use water for essential purposes, the ban had become necessary. The company will be monitoring the weather forecast long-term and regularly reviewing the decision. Individuals who do not adhere to the restriction could face fines of up to £1,000. South East Water observed the highest levels of water usage for the year on 30 June, with 680 million liters consumed – an excess of 105 million liters per day compared to the summer average. The company is also keeping a close watch on the Western region, which serves parts of Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.
Following Yorkshire Water’s ban, which commenced on 11 July, Thames Water is planning to implement their restriction from 22 July. Additionally, Southern Water’s ban will affect nearly one million customers in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight starting 21 July. Despite earlier claims from Southern Water, SES Water, and Affinity Water in May that water use restrictions were unlikely for 2025, the recent heatwaves have necessitated such measures. The UK has already experienced three heatwaves this year, with 1 July marking the hottest day when Faversham, Kent recorded a temperature of 35.8C. The Environment Agency has highlighted that parts of the UK are experiencing drought conditions or prolonged dry spells, affecting wildlife and the environment with increased risks of wildfires and crop failures
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