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Households in English area first to face hosepipe ban as hot dry summer bites
Region has experienced both the driest and warmest spring on record this year, receiving less than half of expected rain
Customers who ignore the hosepipe ban could face fines of up to £1,000, but the utility said “we hope it won’t come to that” as it urged households to help conserve water by sticking to the restrictions. The temporary restrictions coming into force from Friday include using a hosepipe to water gardens and wash private vehicles, fill domestic pools or clean outdoor surfaces. “With more dry weather forecast in the coming weeks, it is likely our stocks will continue to fall so we need to act now to maintain clean water supplies and long-term river health.
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