Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo UK water companies, South East Water and Southern Water, are implementing hosepipe bans in parts of Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. South East Water's temporary ban for Kent began on 3 July, while Southern Water's ban for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commence on 10 July. These measures follow June's record-breaking heatwave, with the Met Office forecasting a third heatwave for the coming week. Households across the country are advised to limit water usage, with companies like Thames Water urging customers “not to use hosepipes or sprinklers during heatwaves.”Anyone caught breaching an official ban can be issued a fine of up to £1,000.In fullHosepipe ban map: Where restrictions are in place ahead of another UK heatwave this weekendMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Is there a hosepipe ban in my area? Everything you need to know
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo UK water companies, South East Water and Southern Water, are implementing hosepipe bans in parts of Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. South East Water's temporary ban for Kent began on 3 July, while Southern Water's ban for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commence on 10 July. These measures follow June's record-breaking heatwave, with the Met Office forecasting a third heatwave for the coming week. Households across the country are advised to limit water usage, with companies like Thames Water urging customers “not to use hosepipes or sprinklers during heatwaves.”Anyone caught breaching an official ban can be issued a fine of up to £1,000.In fullHosepipe ban map: Where restrictions are in place ahead of another UK heatwave this weekendMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
