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Immediate hosepipe ban announced in East London after 'flash drought'
The restrictions cover households in Essex and Suffolk as dry weather drives demand up by 29 million litres a day, the company said.
- On Friday, Essex & Suffolk Water announced a hosepipe ban for its 1.8 million drinking water customers, effective 00:01 on Monday, August 3, 2026.
- The Environment Agency declared a drought across East Anglia following four successive heatwaves and prolonged dry weather that depleted river flows and groundwater sources.
- Prohibiting hosepipes for garden watering, vehicle cleaning, and pool filling, the restriction carries a fine of up to £1,000; Blue Badge holders and those with mobility issues are exempt.
- Nine water companies across England and Wales have now implemented bans, affecting more than 24 million people, as daily water demand surged by 29 million extra litres.
- Gardening educator Lee Connelly, also known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, advises young gardeners: "Every drop can help keep plants alive" by collecting rainwater or cooled cooking water.
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