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Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban on 10 million customers

7/21/2026

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Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban for 10.1 million customers effective Thursday.
The ban bars hosepipe use for garden watering, car cleaning, pool filling and window cleaning while water consumption is 10 % above normal in Thames Valley and 7 % above normal in London, adding 100 million litres.
Director Nevil Muncaster said the ban is needed to protect supplies and the environment after rainfall fell to 40 % of average and days hit 34 °C.

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Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban for 10.1 million customers effective Thursday.
The ban bars hosepipe use for garden watering, car cleaning, pool filling and window cleaning while water consumption is 10 % above normal in Thames Valley and 7 % above normal in London, adding 100 million litres.
Director Nevil Muncaster said the ban is needed to protect supplies and the environment after rainfall fell to 40 % of average and days hit 34 °C.