A NEW hosepipe ban has come into force for two million customers today with 14 new regions affected.
Brits continue to soak up the sun in parts of the UK today, with temperatures set to soar as high as 34C.
Two million more Brits are now under hosepipe restrictions after a new ban was introduced overnight Credit: Getty
and Water has introduced a hosepipe ban from the early hours of this morning, as two million customers come under new restrictions.
It is the first time the water supplier has enforced a ban in nearly three decades, last seen back in June 1997.
Restrictions began at 0.01am this morning, but customers were encouraged to follow the rules from Friday, when it was announced.
The decision to introduce restrictions came as a result of “months of prolonged dry “, according to Essex and Suffolk Water.
A spokesperson said when the ban was announced: “July has seen little to no rainfall across East Anglia, with four successive heatwaves and the Environment Agency is starting to see more impact on the environment.
“Soils are extremely dry, affecting groundwater sources, river flows are low, and forecasts are for the hot and to continue into August. ”
Customers in 14 regions of Essex and Suffolk now face restrictions from the water supplier Credit: eswater Full list of 14 new areas under hosepipe ban restrictions
Essex:
- Barking
- Basildon
- Brentwood
- Chelmsford
- Hanningfield
- Langford
- Romford
- Southend
- Tilbury
Suffolk:
- Barsham
- Great Yarmouth
- Lowestoft
- Southwold
- Walpole
Now, customers in 14 regions across Essex and Suffolk will be affected, including those in Southend, Chelmsford, Great Yarmouth, Romford, and more.
Both Anglian Water and Affinity Water already have hosepipe bans in place across Essex and Suffolk as a result of the conditions.
Under a , customers cannot use a hosepipe, sprinkler, or pressure washer for various activities, such as watering plants or filling up hot tubs.
Anyone caught breaking the rules can face a £1,000 fine, unless an approved exemption or is in place.
conditions continue to impact half of England and the entirety of Wales, with at least 23million under restrictions.
If your water supplier is affected, it is important to check their website to find out if your postcode has been affected by the temporary use ban.
Large swathes of England are now under restrictions, including parts of Wales
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