On 11th July, Yorkshire Water put hosepipe restrictions in place across Yorkshire following the driest spring on record.
The Temporary Use Ban (TUB) will only affect Yorkshire Water customers. However, all regions across the UK are experiencing low water levels due to recent warm weather. Please be mindful only to use water when necessary.
For more information you can visit: yorkshirewater.com/business/hosepipe-ban/
On 18th July, South East Water put hosepipe restrictions in place across Kent and Sussex due record-breaking demand for drinking water .
For more information you can visit: southeastwater.co.uk/about/updates/tubs-25/
On 22nd July, Thames Water put hosepipe restrictions in place across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire due to a lack of rain and increasing demand.
For more information you can visit: thameswater.co.uk/help/water-supply-and-drought-update/hosepipe-ban-faqs
On July 21 2025, Southern Water put hosepipe restrictions in place across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following the driest spring in over 100 years, and the warmest June on record.
For more information you can visit: southernwater.co.uk/help-and-support/temporary-use-ban-advice/