Tuesday 1 November 2022 11:01 PM Hosepipe bans will last until 2023 despite recent heavy storms because of ... trends now
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We've all had a good soaking from the storms this week, meaning the baking summer is now but a distant memory.
But despite flooding and puddles on the ground, water companies warned yesterday that hosepipe bans will remain into the new year.
The country’s biggest supplier Thames Water has emailed its 15 million customers to say the edict is here to stay.
Bans also remain in place for customers of South East Water, Yorkshire Water, South West Water and Southern Water.
But despite flooding and puddles on the ground, water companies warned yesterday that hosepipe bans will remain into the new year
Under the restrictions, customers are banned from using a hosepipe to water gardens, wash cars, clean homes or – if they are wealthy – fill swimming pools. However, they are allowed to use tap water from a bucket or watering can.
They can also use water not sourced from taps. Breaking the ban can lead to a £1,000 fine.
Thames Water wrote to customers: ‘We’ve had a hosepipe ban in place for over two months now – so surely the recent heavy rain means we can remove it?
‘Unfortunately, that’s not the case just yet – and here’s why: To keep taps flowing, we rely on natural water sources that collect water deep below the surface. These sources refill when rain soaks down to them. But months of low rain mean
