The use of hosepipes and sprinklers is restricted until further notice for South East Water’s customers in Kent and Sussex.
It follows the driest July in Kent since records began and the lowest rainfall in Sussex since 1911.
Combined with exceptionally high demand for tap water, the company has not taken the decision lightly but has been left with no choice but to put the temporary use bans into place.
It means customers cannot use hosepipes or sprinklers for a range of activities including watering gardens, washing cars, cleaning patios or outdoor areas and filling paddling and swimming pools.
The step is to make sure there is enough water for essential use and to protect the environment as it will reduce the amount of water needed to be taken from already stressed water sources.
South East Water is extremely grateful to everyone who is cutting down on non-essential water use and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
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