A hosepipe ban is to be launched in Kent and Sussex because the heatwave continues.
South East Water stated it was bringing within the ban amid shortages in these areas.
Schools have been pressured to shut throughout the heat climate and bottled water stations have been arrange because the utility agency stated demand for ingesting water has reached “record levels”.
South East Water stated the short-term hosepipe restrictions will come into pressure from 26 June and means prospects can’t water their gardens, wash automobiles, boats or patios and are banned from filling paddling or swimming swimming pools.
The firm’s chief govt David Hinton stated: “This state of affairs has developed way more quickly than final 12 months. Understandably, we have seen buyer demand improve consistent with the warmer climate, nonetheless this has impacted our potential to maintain all prospects in provide always.
“Despite asking for customers help to use water for essential uses only, regrettably we’ve now been left with no choice but to introduce this temporary use ban restriction to protect customers supplies across Kent and Sussex.
“The long-term forecast for the remainder of the summer season is for a dry interval with little rainfall, though temperatures might scale back barely.
“Restricting the use of hosepipes and sprinklers to make sure we have enough water for our customers’ essential use, will ensure we can serve our vulnerable customers and to protect the local environment.”
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