A hosepipe ban is being introduced across East Suffolk after the Environment Agency declared a drought across East Anglia.
Essex and Suffolk Water is introducing a Temporary Use Ban, also known as a hosepipe ban, across its entire supply area.
The restrictions will come into force from 12.01am on Monday 3rd August, although customers are being asked to start reducing non-essential water use immediately.
The ban means hosepipes must not be used to:
- Water gardens and plants
- Wash cars, patios or boats
- Fill swimming or paddling pools
- Use sprinklers or pressure washers
The restrictions follow months of prolonged dry weather, warm temperatures and three successive heatwaves. Essex and Suffolk Water says low river flows and dry conditions are putting increasing pressure on the environment.
The company says reducing non-essential water use will help protect rivers and wildlife while safeguarding water supplies during the hot, dry weeks ahead.
Customers who have already voluntarily stopped using their hosepipes have been thanked, while others are being encouraged to do the same.
Essex and Suffolk Water says the decision to introduce the Temporary Use Ban was not taken lightly and is asking customers to play their part in conserving water.
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