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Thames Water Lifts Hosepipe Ban Amid Rainfall Relief

11/27/2025

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Thames Water has lifted its hosepipe ban in place since July 22, 2025, after above-average rainfall restored groundwater levels.
The Farmoor Reservoir in Oxfordshire has reached 90% of storage capacity.
Thames Water thanked customers for conservation efforts and urged continued water-saving practices ahead of summer 2026.
Thames Water reports a 13.2% reduction in leaks since 2020 and is rolling out a smart meter program to help customers monitor usage.

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Thames Water has lifted its hosepipe ban in place since July 22, 2025, after above-average rainfall restored groundwater levels.
The Farmoor Reservoir in Oxfordshire has reached 90% of storage capacity.
Thames Water thanked customers for conservation efforts and urged continued water-saving practices ahead of summer 2026.
Thames Water reports a 13.2% reduction in leaks since 2020 and is rolling out a smart meter program to help customers monitor usage.