Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
Summary
Parts of south-east England have hosepipe bans in place because of high water use during recent heatwaves and dry weather. More than eight million homes must avoid using hosepipes for watering gardens, washing cars, and filling pools to protect water supplies. The UK is watching water levels closely, as hotter, drier summers are expected with climate change.Key Facts
- Hosepipe bans affect over eight million households in parts of south-east England.
- Bans stop using hosepipes for watering gardens, washing cars and windows, and filling pools.
- Drought means long periods without rain; water scarcity means supply does not meet demand.
- Five water companies in England have introduced hosepipe bans due to high water demand.
- Some regions in England are in "prolonged dry weather" status but not declared drought.
- Reservoir levels in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland are healthy; England's reservoirs are average.
- South-east England relies more on groundwater, which responds slowly to weather changes.
- Climate change is expected to cause drier summers in the UK in the future.
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