Water companies across the UK 'strongly urged' to enforce hosepipe bans as another heatwave looms

Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, the environment secretary warned the 'very unusual' mix of record hot weather and low rainfall means suppliers must go further to ensure there's an adequate water supply.

Water companies across the UK are being"strongly urged" to enforce a hosepipe ban.

Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, Mr Eustice warned the"very unusual" mix of record hot weather and low rainfall means suppliers must go further to ensure there's an adequate water supply.has now come into force in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for the first time in 10 years - with restrictions to be rolled out across Sussex, Kent and Pembrokeshire later this month.

Water-saving tips include swapping hoses for watering cans, taking shorter showers, and turning off the taps while brushing teeth. Stressing that everyone needs to do their part, he wrote:"Saving water is about reducing unnecessary consumption, not restricting essential use.

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