Hosepipe ban extended AGAIN for thousands of as drought 'to continue into 2027'

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Hosepipe ban extended AGAIN for thousands of as drought 'to continue into 2027'.

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Thousands of households across Sussex are facing tightened water restrictions after a hosepipe ban was extended, with water bosses warning drought conditions could continue into 2027.South East Water said the ban, which covers all of its customers who were previously exempt, comes into effect from today.Ardingly Reservoir, supplying around 228,000 customers in Haywards Heath and surrounding communities, has dropped to just 22.8 per cent of its capacity.The water company said the move was essential to "protect water supplies and the environment in Sussex".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A temporary ban on hosepipe use had already been imposed across much of the South East earlier in the summer, but worsening drought conditions have forced the utility to widen its scope.Nick Price, Head of Water Resources at South East Water, said the company's "absolute priority is making sure there is always enough water for everyone's essential daily needs".He pointed to months of warm, dry...

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