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A hosepipe ban has been extended to affect 2.4 million residents in parts of southern England following unprecedented high temperatures. The expanded restrictions imposed by South East Water now cover regions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire, adding around 1.5 million customers to the list. Meanwhile, a similar ban has been active in some areas of Kent since 3 July.
Douglas Whitfield, water supply director at South East Water, expressed regret over the situation, stating the company was “deeply sorry” and “incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect water supplies” amid the ongoing period of exceptionally hot and dry weather. The company urged customers to comply with the restrictions as soon as possible, even though the official start time is set for 00:01 BST on Saturday.
Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde voiced strong criticism, describing the ban as “the direct result of years of underinvestment in upgrading infrastructure and building resilience.” The restrictions prohibit households in the affected zones from using hosepipes for activities such as cleaning, filling ponds, or watering plants.
The extension of the ban comes in the wake of recent record-breaking temperatures. According to the Met Office, the UK’s highest June temperature record was shattered three days in a row last month, with the peak temperature reaching 37.3C
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