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Water shortages and restrictions in the United Kingdom

Overview

Water shortages and drought conditions have prompted various restrictions across parts of the United Kingdom.

In the South West, a temporary hosepipe ban took effect on August 8, affecting customers in Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and parts of Dorset and Somerset. This ban prohibits non-essential uses such as watering gardens or washing cars. During this period, South West Water committed to repairing a leak at Race Hill that had caused months of spillage.

In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Southern Water has applied for a rare drought order to protect approximately 165,000 people. If approved by the Environment Secretary, this would escalate existing restrictions into a ‘non-essential use ban’ (NEUB), prohibiting activities like cleaning windows and filling non-domestic pools. The request follows high demand exceeding 660 million litres per day and a significant drop in flows in the River Test, a critical chalk stream.

Entities

Hampshire · Southern Water · Race Hill · Isle of Wight · Angela Eagle

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    South West Water to repair Race Hill leak amid regional hosepipe ban

    South West Water will repair a long-standing leak at Race Hill amid a drought-induced hosepipe ban affecting Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, and the Isles of Scilly.

  2. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Southern Water seeks rare drought order for Hampshire and Isle of Wight

    Southern Water has requested a rare drought order for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to prevent water shortages for 165,000 people, potentially banning car washing and pool filling.

Sources

bude-today.co.uk · creditoncourier.co.uk · gbnews.com · holsworthy-today.co.uk · noonasoverforks.com · thejoyofsailing.org