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UK water firms fined nothing for hosepipe violations since 2015
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- UK water companies have issued no fines for hosepipe-ban violations since 2015.
- More than 20 million people faced hosepipe bans during the UK’s hottest summer.
- Violators can be fined up to £1,000 under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
- Water companies lose about 2.6 billion litres daily through leaks, far exceeding water saved by bans.
- Thames Valley announced a £3.3 bn investment (2025-2030) to cut leaks by 30% more than last year.
