# Water restrictions in the east of England

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-restrictions-in-the-east-of-england
> Updated: 2026-09-11T11:26:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In the east of England, Anglian Water has warned that hosepipe bans introduced in July due to extreme heat and dry weather may persist into autumn or winter. 

While Essex & Suffolk Water reported a 7% decrease in demand following a Temporary Use Ban in August, reservoir storage remained at 52% by the end of that month, with rainfall at 71% of the long-term average. Officials noted that significant and consistent rainfall is necessary to replenish supplies, as dry ground can prevent effective water absorption.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Anglian Water warns hosepipe ban could last until winter

Anglian Water warns that hosepipe bans in the east of England could last until winter, requiring sustained rainfall to replenish depleted reservoirs and groundwater levels.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anglian-water-warns-hosepipe-ban-could-last-until-winter

### 2026-08-24: Uisce Éireann extends hosepipe ban in 13 Irish counties

Uisce Éireann is lifting hosepipe bans in 13 Irish counties due to improved rainfall, while extending restrictions in 13 others, including Dublin and Cork, until the end of September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uisce-ireann-extends-hosepipe-ban-in-13-irish-counties

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