Hosepipe ban comes into force for millions of Britons - is your area affected?

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Hosepipe ban comes into force for millions of Britons - is your area affected?.

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Hosepipe bans have come into force today as the UK recorded its sixth day of 2026 where temperatures reached or exceeded 35C, breaking the previous record of seven days set in 1976 and in 2020.

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The enforcement comes as the latest July heatwave is thought to increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.Anglian Water announced restrictions for more than five million customers in the East of England yesterday, banning the use of hosepipes for watering gardens, washing cars or filling swimming and paddling pools from 1am this morning.Dr Geoff Darch, head of strategic asset planning for Anglian Water, said: "This year has been exceptionally hot and dry, and we're already into the third heatwave of the summer.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Every day of sustained hot weather increases the challenge of balancing supply and demand."The water company rep added that "we are now at the point where we need to ask customers to help by hanging up the hosepipe, letting lawns...

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