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Kent and Sussex Face Hosepipe Ban Amid Water Crisis

7/12/2025

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A hosepipe ban has been enforced by South East Water, affecting 1.4 million residents in Kent and Sussex, as record demand strains resources during a prolonged dry spell. Starting July 18, residents are prohibited from watering gardens and washing cars, as dangerously low reservoir levels raise alarms about the future of water supply in England.

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A hosepipe ban has been enforced by South East Water, affecting 1.4 million residents in Kent and Sussex, as record demand strains resources during a prolonged dry spell. Starting July 18, residents are prohibited from watering gardens and washing cars, as dangerously low reservoir levels raise alarms about the future of water supply in England.