Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
Summary
Thames Water has started a hosepipe ban for over 10 million customers due to very low rainfall and several heatwaves this year. The ban stops people from using hosepipes for activities like watering gardens and washing cars to protect water supplies.Key Facts
- The hosepipe ban begins on Thursday and affects all Thames Water drinking water customers.
- Thames Water serves 10.1 million people in areas including London, Surrey, Kent, and the Thames Valley.
- This year has had 40% less rain than usual and record numbers of very hot days above 34°C.
- Water use is 7-10% higher than normal during the drought, adding about 100 million extra liters used daily.
- The ban prohibits hosepipes for watering plants, washing cars, filling pools, and cleaning windows.
- Essential water use like drinking, cooking, and hygiene is still allowed.
- Buckets and watering cans can still be used, and some customers with special needs have exemptions.
- Thames Water is facing financial trouble with about £20 billion in debt and a recent government rejection of a rescue plan.
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