First hosepipe ban imposed in England on residents in Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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A hosepipe ban is set to be imposed for southern England from next week

The company said record-breaking temperatures, along with the UK seeing one of the driest years for a century, have caused a drought that "threatens to damage the precious habitats of the River Test and River Itchen".

Under the restrictions, using hosepipes to water gardens or clean cars is banned and ornamental ponds and swimming pools must not be filled. "We're asking everyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to do their bit by supporting these measures and only use the water that they need. "River flows are approximately 25% lower than they should be for July, which is equivalent to losing more than 25 million bathtubs of water.

 

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