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Where will there be a hosepipe ban in the South East?
A hosepipe ban will be issued in the South East as the third heatwave of the summer hits some parts of the country. Due to the prolonged period of warm and dry weather, South East Water said that the demand for drinking water has “reached record levels” since May.
'Record demand' means hosepipe ban in part of South East as situation in Surrey 'being monitored'
South East Water said the ban means customers in Kent and Sussex will not be able to use hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens and washing cars, windows and patios, or filling swimming and paddling pools. It will be enforced from July 18 and until further notice, with those who ignore the ban facing fines of up to £1,000.
South East Water imposes hosepipe ban on Kent and Sussex customers
A water company has imposed a temporary hosepipe ban after “record-breaking” demand for drinking water. South East Water has imposed the restrictions on its customers in Kent and Sussex. It comes after the Met Office confirmed this spring was the driest since 1893,
Water issues continue in Whitstable and Seasalter
A water company has apologised to customers who are still affected by supply issues which began last week, but warned that some problems will continue for several days. At its height, up to 3,000 properties around Herne Bay, Whitstable and Seasalter lost their supply, and South East Water said the heatwave was to blame.
Water supply issues continue for third day
About 500 properties in an area of Kent are still facing water supply issues for a third day in a row. On Wednesday, South East Water said up to 3,000 customers in Whitstable, Seasalter and surrounding areas had no water or low pressure due to the recent heatwave.
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South East Water blamed the 2022 heatwave and extreme weather for this. The company admitted that it lost 92million litres of water a day through leaks on a three-year rolling average in 2021/22.
Water supply issue 'improving' but not yet fixed
Many of the 500 Kent properties that have had an ongoing water supply issue for six days have had their supply "fully restored", according to a water company. On Wednesday, South East Water said up to 3,000 customers in Whitstable, Seasalter and surrounding areas had no water or low pressure due to the recent heatwave.
Hundreds still without water for sixth day in Whitstable area
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