A hosepipe ban comes into effect for Cambridge Water customers, affecting about 350,000 people, for the first time in around 30 years, multiple reports say. The ban is introduced as temperatures reach about 34°C and water demand rises to record levels during the heatwave. Cambridge Water says its teams are taking steps to maintain water supplies, but demand is currently at exceptional levels. The restriction applies to the company’s area serviced by Cambridge Water, where officials cite concerns about maintaining adequate supplies through the hot weather period.
Reporting also notes that hosepipe bans are not uniform across the region: while Cambridge Water imposes a ban, BBC reporting indicates there is no hosepipe ban for Sussex at the same time, according to statements from a water company representative. Other outlets describe the ban as a response to the combination of high temperatures and increased usage, with the aim of reducing non-essential water use to protect supply.
No single national ban is described; the measures reported relate to local water company decisions.
