A hosepipe ban has been introduced, impacting approximately 1.4 million water customers across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. This measure is aimed at conserving water supplies amid ongoing dry conditions.
The restrictions prevent the use of hosepipes in gardens and for other outside purposes, helping to ensure sustainable water usage in the region. Customers affected by the ban are encouraged to use alternative methods of watering plants, such as watering cans, and to take other steps to reduce water consumption wherever possible.
Water suppliers in these areas have emphasised the importance of the ban in protecting local water resources, particularly during periods of low rainfall. Residents and businesses are advised to comply fully with the restrictions to avoid penalties and to support wider community efforts to manage water sustainably.