Water company introduces ban in parts of country as region faces major challenge: 'We have to take action now'

Water company introduces ban in parts of country as region faces major challenge: 'We have to take action now'

Private British utility Thames Water imposed a "hosepipe ban" on July 22, citing ongoing, atypical drought-like conditions, Reuters reports. What's happening? On July 10, Thames Water announced a temporary hosepipe ban. According to the United Kingdom's Environment Agency, hosepipe bans are officially termed "Temporary Use Bans," or TUBs, and until recently, they were rarely put into effect. However, exceptionally dry conditions in 2023 led to a…